Pronunciation

/dɪˈvɪʒn/

Definitions

Noun

1. Division (noun): The act of separating something into parts or groups; a part or portion that results from such separation. Example: “The book was divided into three chapters.”
2. Department (noun): In an organization, a unit responsible for a specific function or area of work. Example: “The HR department handles employee relations.”
3. Division of labor (noun): Specialization of tasks among individuals or groups in a society or industry. Example: “In a factory, there’s a clear division of labor between assembly line workers and supervisors.”
4. Mathematical division (noun): The process of distributing a quantity among equal parts. Example: “Divide 24 by 6 to find the quotient.”

Verb

1. Divide (verb): To separate or partition something into parts; carry out the mathematical operation of distributing. Example: “They divided the land fairly among the heirs.”
2. Divide up (verb): To distribute or allocate items evenly. Example: “Let’s divide up the cake into equal slices.”
3. Divide attention (verb): To focus on multiple things simultaneously, often resulting in distraction. Example: “It’s hard to divide her attention between work and family.”

Phrases

• “Divide and conquer” is a strategy to weaken an opponent by creating divisions within them.
• “Equal division” indicates a fair share for all.
• “Divide responsibilities” means to allocate duties among team members.

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The students were divided into four groups for the project.”
• Verb: “The teacher divided the class into pairs for group work.”
• Verb: “The company’s assets were divided during the divorce.”

Synonyms

• Partition
• Split
• Separate
• Allocate
• Distribute
• Fragment
• Categorize