division

noun

di·vi·sion də-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce division (audio)

: the act or process of dividing : the state of being divided

: the act, process, or an instance of distributing among a number : distribution

: one of the parts or groupings into which a whole is divided or is divisible

: the condition or an instance of being divided in opinion or interest : disagreement, disunity

exploited the divisions between the two countries

: something that divides, separates, or marks off

: the act, process, or an instance of separating or keeping apart : separation

: the mathematical operation of dividing something

: a self-contained major military unit capable of independent action

: a tactical military unit composed of headquarters and usually three to five brigades

c(1)

: the basic naval administrative unit

(2)

: a tactical subdivision of a squadron of ships

: a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a wing and lower than an air force

: a portion of a territorial unit marked off for a particular purpose (such as administrative or judicial functions)

: an administrative or operating unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization

: the physical separation into different lobbies of the members of a parliamentary body voting for and against a question

: plant propagation by dividing parts and planting segments capable of producing roots and shoots

: a group of organisms forming part of a larger group

specifically : a primary category of the plant kingdom in biological taxonomy that is typically equivalent to a phylum

: a competitive class or category (as in boxing or wrestling)

divisional

də-ˈvizh-nəl How to pronounce division (audio)

-ˈvi-zhə-nᵊl

adjective

Example Sentences

the process of cell division a division of profits into equal shares After learning multiplication, the students were taught division.

Recent Examples on the Web Any combination of Guardians wins or losses by the second-place White Sox that is greater than or equal to 19 will clinch the club’s first division title since 2018.

Joe Noga, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 This team is supposed to roll to the division title.

Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 The Eagles, who again are lined with multiple standouts across both sides of the line of scrimmage, are expected to contend for a division title under second-year head coach Nick Sirianni.

Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 Chasing the crown: With one points night remaining on Sept. 10, all but one of the division title chases was a virtual wrap.

Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 In the 20 seasons since realignment, every team except Detroit and Cleveland has won at least one division title.

Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Minus the late collapse on defense, Purdue's overall performance still puts the Boilermakers right in the mix for the division title and a candidate to win eight games during the regular season.

Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Operating behind a makeshift offensive line, Brady can still lead the Bucs to a division title in the weak NFC South, but Tampa Bay will fizzle out in the playoffs.

Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 After going 17-2 against the Arizona Diamondbacks last season en route to a division title, the San Francisco Giants fell to 5-8 against their NL West foes this year after Thursday’s 5-0 afternoon loss.

Kikue Higuchi, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Aug. 2022 See More

Kids Definition

division

noun

di·vi·sion də-ˈvi-zhən How to pronounce division (audio)

: the act or process of dividing or separating : the state of being divided or separated

cell division

: the mathematical process of finding out how many times one number is contained in another

: something that divides, separates, or marks off

The river is the division between the two towns.

: one of the parts or groups that make up a whole

: a large military unit

: a level of competitors

He finished third in his weight division.

: a group of plants that ranks above the class and below the kingdom and in scientific classification is typically equal to a phylum

单词	divisional
释义	division noun di·vi·sion də-ˈvi-zhən 1 a : the act or process of dividing : the state of being divided b : the act, process, or an instance of distributing among a number : distribution 2 : one of the parts or groupings into which a whole is divided or is divisible 3 : the condition or an instance of being divided in opinion or interest : disagreement, disunity exploited the divisions between the two countries 4 a : something that divides, separates, or marks off b : the act, process, or an instance of separating or keeping apart : separation 5 : the mathematical operation of dividing something 6 a : a self-contained major military unit capable of independent action b : a tactical military unit composed of headquarters and usually three to five brigades c(1) : the basic naval administrative unit (2) : a tactical subdivision of a squadron of ships d : a unit of the U.S. Air Force higher than a wing and lower than an air force 7 a : a portion of a territorial unit marked off for a particular purpose (such as administrative or judicial functions) b : an administrative or operating unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization 8 : the physical separation into different lobbies of the members of a parliamentary body voting for and against a question 9 : plant propagation by dividing parts and planting segments capable of producing roots and shoots 10 : a group of organisms forming part of a larger group specifically : a primary category of the plant kingdom in biological taxonomy that is typically equivalent to a phylum 11 : a competitive class or category (as in boxing or wrestling) divisional də-ˈvizh-nəl -ˈvi-zhə-nᵊl adjective Synonyms divider partition separation separator See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences the process of cell division a division of profits into equal shares After learning multiplication, the students were taught division. Recent Examples on the Web Any combination of Guardians wins or losses by the second-place White Sox that is greater than or equal to 19 will clinch the club’s first division title since 2018. Joe Noga, cleveland, 14 Sep. 2022 This team is supposed to roll to the division title. Jeremy Cluff, The Arizona Republic, 12 Sep. 2022 The Eagles, who again are lined with multiple standouts across both sides of the line of scrimmage, are expected to contend for a division title under second-year head coach Nick Sirianni. Detroit Free Press, 11 Sep. 2022 Chasing the crown: With one points night remaining on Sept. 10, all but one of the division title chases was a virtual wrap. Tony Baranek, Chicago Tribune, 9 Sep. 2022 In the 20 seasons since realignment, every team except Detroit and Cleveland has won at least one division title. Sam Farmer, Los Angeles Times, 5 Sep. 2022 Minus the late collapse on defense, Purdue's overall performance still puts the Boilermakers right in the mix for the division title and a candidate to win eight games during the regular season. Paul Myerberg, USA TODAY, 2 Sep. 2022 Operating behind a makeshift offensive line, Brady can still lead the Bucs to a division title in the weak NFC South, but Tampa Bay will fizzle out in the playoffs. Mike Bianchi, Orlando Sentinel, 30 Aug. 2022 After going 17-2 against the Arizona Diamondbacks last season en route to a division title, the San Francisco Giants fell to 5-8 against their NL West foes this year after Thursday’s 5-0 afternoon loss. Kikue Higuchi, San Francisco Chronicle, 18 Aug. 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English, from Anglo-French devision, from Latin division-, divisio, from dividere to divide First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Phrases Containing division cell division division of labor long division division sign short division reduction division synthetic division panzer division cell division division of labor long division division sign short division reduction division synthetic division panzer division See More Kids Definition division noun di·vi·sion də-ˈvi-zhən 1 : the act or process of dividing or separating : the state of being divided or separated cell division 2 : the mathematical process of finding out how many times one number is contained in another 3 : something that divides, separates, or marks off The river is the division between the two towns. 4 : one of the parts or groups that make up a whole 5 : a large military unit 6 : a level of competitors He finished third in his weight division. 7 : a group of plants that ranks above the class and below the kingdom and in scientific classification is typically equal to a phylum Medical Definition division noun di·vi·sion də-ˈvizh-ən 1 : the act or process of dividing : the state of being divided see cell division 2 : a group of organisms forming part of a larger group specifically : a primary category of the plant kingdom that is typically equivalent to a phylum divisional adjective as in regional Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance regional local sectional component fragmentary constituent partial cross-sectional localized individual particular Antonyms & Near Antonyms general global overall generic common universal blanket broad overarching extensive wholesale comprehensive wide across-the-board sweeping widespread broad-gauge broad-brush pervasive ubiquitous plenary collective full aggregate complete inclusionary broad-gauged broadscale all-embracing See More
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division

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