division

//dɪˈvɪʒən//
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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.

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