División (en. Division)

/diβiˈsjon/

Meaning & Definition

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noun
Action of dividing something into parts or segments.
The division of the company allowed for cost reductions.
La división de la empresa permitió reducir costos.
Each of the parts into which something is separated.
There are different divisions within the organization.
Existen diferentes divisiones dentro de la organización.
Mathematical process that consists of finding how many times one number fits into another.
In mathematics, division is one of the four basic operations.
En matemáticas, la división es uno de los cuatro operaciones básicas.

Etymology

From Latin divisio, -onis.

Common Phrases and Expressions

division of duties
Distribution of responsibilities among several people.
división de deberes
territorial division
Distribution of a territory into smaller parts.
división territorial
division of responsibilities
Assignment of specific tasks within a group.
división de responsabilidades

Related Words

divide
To separate into parts.
dividir
dividing
That serves to divide.
divisorio
dividend
Number that is to be divided.
dividendo

Slang Meanings

Division among groups of friends or teams.
The division that exists between them has been evident for some time.
La división que hay entre ellos es evidente desde hace tiempo.
A complicated situation due to differing opinions or interests.
The division in the decision on the project caused delays.
La división en la decisión del proyecto causó retrasos.