📒 the process or result of dividing into separate parts; the process or result of dividing something or sharing it out
- The organism begins as a single cell and grows by cell division.
- division of something We need to ensure a fair division of time and resources.
- division (of something) between A and B the division of responsibilities between different members of the team
📒 the process of dividing one number by another
- the division sign (÷)
- division by something division by three
📒 a disagreement or difference in opinion, way of life, etc., especially between members of a society or an organization
- We choose peace over hatred and division.
- division (in something) (over something) There are deep divisions in the party over the war.
- division within something the work of healing the divisions within society
📒 a large and important unit or section of an organization
- the organized crime division of the Austrian police force
- The company's sales division is going to be restructured.
- the head of the crime division in West Yorkshire police
📒 part of a city, county, or country that is regarded as a separate area for administration purposes
- Oldham is one of the police divisions of Greater Manchester.
- Nagpur is the most eastern division in the state.
📒 a group of teams or competitors in a sports competition who compete against each other. Divisions may be organized by ability, geography or weight, depending on the sport.
- the premier division
- The club will finish second in Division One.
- a first-division team
📒 a unit of an army, consisting of several brigades or regiments
- the Guards Armoured Division
- The commander of the fourth infantry division defied orders.
📒 a line that divides something
- A hedge forms the division between their land and ours.
- (figurative) Sometimes there is no simple division between good and evil.
📒 the act of separating members of the British parliament into groups to vote for or against something
- The Bill was read without a division.