division

Meanings

• Noun

  The act of dividing or separating something into parts or groups.

  - "The division of labor in a factory is essential for efficiency."
  - "The division between good and evil is a common theme in literature."

• Noun

  A group of administrative or geographical areas under the control of a single government.

  - "The division was responsible for maintaining law and order in the region."
  - "The United States is divided into 50 states."

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Pronunciation

1. /dɪˈvɪʒən/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

multiplication , combination , fusion , merger , unification

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Synonyms

lith , split

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with division
divine , hive mind , tide line

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Variants

List of all variants of division that leads to same result
division , divisional , divisions , division of labor , division sign , division signs , cell division , cell divisions , long division , long divisions , panzer division , panzer divisions , reduction division , reduction divisions , short division , short divisions , synthetic division , synthetic divisions

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'dividere', meaning 'to separate'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'division' is also used in mathematics to describe the process of splitting a number into equal parts.

2. The word 'division' comes from the Latin word 'dividere', which means 'to separate'.

3. In the United States, the states are divided into counties, and the counties are further divided into towns or cities.

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Related Concepts

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1. Partition: A partition is a physical or conceptual division that separates one thing from another.

2. Section: A section is a part of something that has been separated or divided from the whole.

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Culture

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Division has been used metaphorically in various contexts, such as in literature, philosophy, and politics. In literature, division is a common theme in works that explore the human condition and the struggle between good and evil. In philosophy, division is used to describe the process of analyzing complex concepts into smaller parts. In politics, division refers to the separation of a country or region into distinct territories or jurisdictions.

How to Memorize "division"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a line being drawn to separate two objects or groups.
   - Imagine dividing a pizza into equal parts.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'division' with the idea of separating or splitting.
   - Think of the word 'division' as a synonym for 'separation'.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Remember that 'division' is the opposite of 'union'.
   - Use the acronym 'DIVIDE' to remember the steps of long division: Divide, Subtract, Multiply, Bring down, and Invert and repeat.

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