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."
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