Synonyms: subdivision
Definition: the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
Similar words: 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
Synonyms: subdivision, subsection
Definition: a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
Similar words: section, segment
Definition: one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object
Usage: a section of a fishing rod; metal sections were used below ground; finished the final segment of the road
Synonyms: section, subdivision
Definition: a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
Usage: he always turns first to the business section; the history of this work is discussed in the next section
Similar words: piece of writing, writing, written material
Definition: the work of a writer; anything expressed in letters of the alphabet (especially when considered from the point of view of style and effect)
Usage: the writing in her novels is excellent; that editorial was a fine piece of writing
Similar words: music
Definition: an artistic form of auditory communication incorporating instrumental or vocal tones in a structured and continuous manner
Synonyms: arm, branch, subdivision
Definition: a division of some larger or more complex organization
Usage: a branch of Congress; botany is a branch of biology; the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages
Similar words: division
Definition: an administrative unit in government or business
Synonyms: subdivision
Definition: an area composed of subdivided lots
Similar words: piece of ground, piece of land, tract, parcel, parcel of land
Definition: an extended area of land