division (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /dɪˈvɪʒən/

Definition

The act or process of separating something into parts or the state of being separated.

Examples

• The division of the company into smaller units led to increased efficiency.

• A clear division between the two political parties emerged during the debate.

• The division of the inheritance caused a rift in the family.

How to Use division

division of (prepositional phrase)

Separation into parts or groups. — "The division of labor increased productivity."

division between (prepositional phrase)

A difference or disagreement separating two or more people or groups. — "There is a clear division between the rich and the poor."

division among (prepositional phrase)

A separation or disagreement affecting more than two people or groups. — "The division among the siblings over the inheritance was bitter."

in division (prepositional phrase)

In a state of separation or disagreement. — "The country was in division after the civil war."

Synonyms of division

Words with a similar meaning to division:

• split
• separation
• partition
• segmentation

Antonyms of division

Words with the opposite meaning to division:

• union
• combination
• integration

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