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division

UK
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/

Translations

divisionnoun
divisions
pl
UK
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
The division of the cake into equal slices was done carefully.
La division du gâteau en parts égales a été effectuée avec soin.
divisionAu sens de catégorie dans une ligue sportive.
The team was promoted to the first division after a successful season.
L'équipe a été promue en première division après une saison réussie.
divisionAu sens d’unité ou de département d’une organisation.
She was recently promoted to head of the marketing division.
Elle a récemment été promue à la tête de la division marketing.
divisionEn mathématiques.
In math class, we learned about division and how to solve problems using it.
En cours de maths, nous avons étudié la division et la façon de résoudre des problèmes avec elle.
divisionAu sens militaire.
The 1st Infantry Division was deployed overseas for the operation.
La 1re division d'infanterie a été déployée à l'étranger pour l'opération.
Additional translations
clivageAu sens de divergence ou de fracture dans les opinions.
Synonyms
separation
partition
segmentation
dissection
distribution
classification
dissociation
split
segment
section
divisionadjective
UK
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
US
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "division headquarters").
divisionnaireEmployé surtout dans un contexte administratif ou organisationnel.
Division managers met to discuss next quarter’s targets.
Les responsables divisionnaires se sont réunis pour discuter des objectifs du prochain trimestre.
Synonyms
divisional
sectional
departmental
segmented
partitioned
split
separate
schismatic

Definitions

divisionnoun
The action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated.
The division of the cake into equal slices was done carefully.
A disagreement or difference in opinion, especially one that causes people to be divided into opposing groups.
The political division in the country has led to heated debates.
A group of teams or competitors in a sports league, classified according to ability or location.
The team was promoted to the first division after a successful season.
A major unit or section of an organization, typically responsible for a specific function.
She was recently promoted to head of the marketing division.
The process of dividing one number by another in mathematics.
In math class, we learned about division and how to solve problems using it.
A large military unit or formation, usually consisting of several brigades or regiments.
The 1st Infantry Division was deployed overseas for the operation.
divisionadjective
Relating to or characteristic of a division within an organization, group, or system (used before a noun).
Division managers met to discuss next quarter’s targets.
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