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Division

UK /["/dɪˈvɪʒn/"]/US /["/dɪˈvɪʒn/"]/

Definition

the process or result of dividing into separate parts; the process or result of dividing something or sharing it out

In simple words: The act of separating things into parts or groups.

Examples

  • The division between the two teams was clear after the match.
  • In math class, we focused on learning the process of division.
  • The company's division of responsibilities helped improve productivity.
  • Division of resources among the charities was necessary for fairness.
  • The division of the country into regions was a controversial political issue.

Usage notes

Use 'division' when talking about splitting larger groups or numbers into smaller sections. It's common in math and organizational contexts. Avoid using it in informal conversations unless referring to a specific subject.

Grammar pattern

division + of + object

Memory hint

Think of 'divide' which sounds like 'division' — imagine a pizza being divided into slices.

Collocations

  • clear
  • simple
  • complex
  • make
  • division among
  • division between
  • division into
  • the division of labour/​labor
  • the division of wealth
  • long
  • do
  • division by
  • bitter
  • deep
  • great
  • cause
  • create
  • provoke
  • division among
  • division between
  • division within
  • regional
  • international
  • multinational
  • command
  • head
  • lead
  • chief
  • commander
  • director
  • in the… division
  • first
  • high
  • junior
  • clinch
  • win
  • dominate
  • championship
  • crown
  • title
  • in the… division
  • clear
  • simple
  • complex
  • make
  • division among
  • division between
  • division into
  • the division of labour/​labor
  • the division of wealth
  • clear
  • simple
  • complex
  • make
  • division among
  • division between
  • division into
  • the division of labour/​labor
  • the division of wealth
  • bitter
  • deep
  • great
  • cause
  • create
  • provoke
  • division among
  • division between
  • division within

Synonyms

  • separation
  • split
  • partition
  • dissection
  • section

Antonyms

  • union
  • integration
  • combination

Common mistakes

  • Confused with 'division' as an operation rather than a concept.
  • Using 'divisions' when referring to a singular concept.
  • Mixing up 'division' with 'division of labor' without context.