division in English
- division⇄division, noun.
1. the act or process of dividing or state of being divided.
Ex. the division of time into hours, days, and weeks.
(SYN) partition, severance.
2. the act of giving some to each; a sharing.
Ex. A fair divisio
division in Kashmiri कॉशुर
division in Marathi मराठी
division in Sindhi سنڌي
Division
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/dɪˈvɪʒən/
Definitions
- The process of separating something into parts or groups.
- A mathematical operation in which a number is divided by another.
- A group of military units forming a large command.
- A disagreement or difference in opinion.
Usage Examples
- "The company announced the division of assets among shareholders."
- "In mathematics, division is the inverse of multiplication."
- "The army division was deployed to the battlefield."
- "Political division can cause instability in a country."
Etymology
From Old French division, from Latin divisio, meaning 'a dividing'.
Synonyms
- Separation
- Partition
- Distribution
- Dissection
Antonyms
- Union
- Unification
- Combination
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | División | dee-vee-SYON |
| French | Division | dee-vee-ZYON |
| German | Teilung | TY-lung |
| Russian | Деление | de-LYE-nee-ye |
| Hindi | विभाजन | vi-bhaa-jan |
| Chinese | 分割 | fēn gē |
| More languages... | ... | ... |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /dɪˈvɪʒən/
- American English: /dəˈvɪʒən/
- Indian English: /dɪˈvɪʒən/ with slight tonal differences
Historical Usage
The term "division" has been used since medieval times in military, mathematical, and philosophical contexts.
Cultural Nuances
In different cultures, division can be seen as either a form of organization or a source of conflict, particularly in political and social settings.
More Information
Division is a fundamental concept in mathematics and organizational structures, playing a crucial role in both theoretical and practical applications.