division
//dɪˈvɪʒən//
Noun
divisionSingular
divisionsPlural
1
The action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated.
The division of the land into smaller plots was completed last year.
2
The mathematical operation of dividing one number by another.
Children learn division in elementary school.
3
A major unit or section of an organization, especially a large business or administrative body.
She works in the marketing division of a large corporation.
4
A disagreement or discord between people or groups.
The issue caused deep divisions within the party.
5
A partition or boundary that divides or separates.
A glass division separates the kitchen from the dining area.
6
A group of teams that compete against each other in a sports league.
Our team finished first in the division this season.