division
The division of the company into smaller departments improved efficiency.
Separating the company into smaller units made operations more efficient.
The process of separating something into parts or groups.
The division of labor in the factory increased productivity.
Splitting tasks among workers made the factory more productive.
Often used in organizational or mathematical contexts.
A group formed by dividing or separating from a larger group.
She was assigned to the marketing division of the corporation.
She joined the marketing department within the company.
Common in business and military contexts.
An arithmetic operation that finds how many times one number is contained in another.
In the equation 12 ÷ 3 = 4, 12 is the dividend, 3 is the divisor, and 4 is the quotient.
Division shows how many times 3 fits into 12, resulting in 4.
The opposite of multiplication.
A disagreement or difference in opinion that causes separation.
The division between the two political parties grew wider over time.
The gap in opinions between the parties became more pronounced.
Can refer to social, political, or ideological splits.
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Pro Tip
Avoid ambiguity in business contexts
When referring to organizational units, use 'division' only if it is an official term (e.g., 'the sales division'). Otherwise, prefer 'department' or 'team' to avoid confusion.
Gold Rule
Division in arithmetic
Remember that division by zero is undefined in mathematics. For example, 5 ÷ 0 has no solution.
Word Origin
From Latin *divisio(n-)*, from *dividere* 'to divide,' combining *dis-* 'apart' + *videre* 'to separate.'
Usage Notes
In mathematics, 'division' is the inverse operation of multiplication. In business, it often refers to a distinct unit within an organization. Avoid using 'division' to mean 'department' in formal contexts unless referring to a specific organizational unit.