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Division (Noun)

Meaning¹

(biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Meaning²

A unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Meaning³

An arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed.

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Divide (verb)

Meaning⁴

An army unit large enough to sustain combat; "two infantry divisions were held in reserve".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The division was deployed to the front lines to reinforce the weakened battalion.
Two infantry divisions were held in reserve, ready to be called in at a moment's notice.
The commander of the division made the decision to launch a surprise attack on the enemy's flank.
The division was made up of three brigades, each with its own unique specialty and strengths.
After weeks of intense fighting, the division was pulled back to regroup and replenish its supplies.

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Divisional (adjective)

Examples

The division of the land between the two brothers was a long and contentious process.
The division of the cells in the laboratory was a crucial step in the experiment.
The teacher's division of the class into small groups helped to facilitate discussion.
The division of the company into separate subsidiaries allowed for greater flexibility.
The division of the estate among the heirs was outlined in the will.

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Meaning⁶

An administrative unit in government or business.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Examples

The department was reorganized into three main divisions, each responsible for a different aspect of operations.
She was the head of the marketing division and was responsible for leading the company's branding efforts.
The country was divided into several administrative divisions, each governed by a local council.
The division of labor within the company was clear, with each team having its own set of responsibilities.
After the merger, the newly formed company had five main divisions, including finance, human resources, and logistics.

One of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division".

Classification

Nouns denoting cognitive processes and contents.

Examples

The company's marketing division was responsible for creating the new advertising campaign.
The student had to complete both the written and oral parts of the language proficiency exam to get a certificate.
The university's history department was one of the largest divisions in the faculty of arts.
The newspaper's editorial division was criticized for its biased reporting on the election.
The bank's credit division reviewed the loan application and approved it within a week.

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Section
Part

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Divisional (adjective)

Meaning⁸

A league ranked by quality; "he played baseball in class D for two years"; "Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA".

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

Class

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League

Meaning⁹

A group of ships of similar type.

Classification

Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.

Synonyms

Naval Division

Meaning¹⁰

The act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart.

Classification

Nouns denoting acts or actions.

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Meaning¹¹

Discord that splits a group.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

The deep-seated division between the old and new members of the club caused it to split into two separate groups.
A long-standing division over leadership styles led to the eventual collapse of the team.
The controversy surrounding the company's new policy created a sharp division among employees, with some passionately supporting it and others vehemently opposing it.
A division within the community over the proposed development project led to heated debates and protests.
The strong division between the moderate and radical factions of the party made it difficult for them to present a unified front to the public.