Division

/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Meaning & Definition

noun

The action of separating something into parts, or the state of being divided.

The division of the cake into equal slices was carefully planned.

A section or unit of a larger entity, especially in a military or organizational context.

He was promoted to the head of the marketing division last year.

A mathematical operation in which a number is divided by another.

In division, 20 divided by 4 equals 5.

A disagreement or difference of opinion among people or groups.

The division within the committee led to a heated debate.

From Middle English 'division', from Old French 'division', from Latin 'divisio', from 'dividere'.

division of labor:

The assignment of different parts of a task to different people.

in division:

Refers to the mathematical operation of division.

divisions of time:

Segments into which time is separated, such as hours and minutes.

A term used informally to describe a conflict or split between groups.

The management's decision caused a division among the staff.

Referring to a division in a sports league or competition.

Our team just got bumped up to the higher division this season.