Definitions
The act of dividing; also a section or group.
Word origin
From Middle English divisioun, from Old French division, from Latin dīvīsiō, dīvīsiōnem, noun of process form from perfect passive participle dīvīsus (“divided”), from dīvidō (“divide”). Doublet of divisio.
Used in a sentence
“I've got ten divisions to do for my homework.”
“Magnolias belong to the division Magnoliophyta.”
“The House of Commons has voted to approve the third reading of the bill without a division. The bill will now progress to the House of Lords.”
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Used as a crossword answer1 curated clues
01“Act of dividing; section”8 letters
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