Synonyms for division

Synonyms for (noun) division

Synonyms: division

Definition: the act or process of dividing

Similar words: separation

Definition: the act of dividing or disconnecting


Synonyms: division, sectionalisation, sectionalization, segmentation, partition, partitioning

Definition: the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart

Similar words: separation

Definition: the act of dividing or disconnecting


Synonyms: division

Definition: an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed

Similar words: arithmetic operation

Definition: a mathematical operation involving numbers


Synonyms: part, section, division

Definition: one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole

Usage: the written part of the exam; the finance section of the company; the BBC's engineering division

Similar words: concept, conception, construct

Definition: an abstract or general idea inferred or derived from specific instances


Synonyms: division, variance

Definition: discord that splits a group

Similar words: discord, dissension

Definition: disagreement among those expected to cooperate


Synonyms: division

Definition: an army unit large enough to sustain combat

Usage: two infantry divisions were held in reserve

Similar words: army unit

Definition: a military unit that is part of an army


Synonyms: division, naval division

Definition: a group of ships of similar type

Similar words: naval unit

Definition: a military unit that is part of a navy


Synonyms: division, air division

Definition: a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings

Similar words: air unit

Definition: a military unit that is part of the airforce


Synonyms: division

Definition: an administrative unit in government or business

Similar words: administrative body, administrative unit

Definition: a unit with administrative responsibilities


Synonyms: division

Definition: (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum

Similar words: phylum

Definition: (biology) the major taxonomic group of animals and plants; contains classes


Synonyms: division

Definition: (biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category

Similar words: biological group

Definition: a group of plants or animals


Synonyms: division, class

Definition: a league ranked by quality

Usage: he played baseball in class D for two years; Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA

Similar words: league, conference

Definition: an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members


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