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Division
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Simple meaning
What does Division mean?
Division means splitting into parts or equal groups.
Dictionary definition
The act of separating into parts, or a math process that splits a number into equal groups.
Example sentences
Division in a sentence
easy
Division helps us share the cookies equally.
medium
The company has a separate division for customer service.
hard
The story showed division in the community when people disagreed about the plan.
Synonyms
Words like Division
separationUse when something is split apart.
partitionUse when something is divided into sections.
Antonyms
Opposite words
unityUse when parts are joined or people are together.
combinationUse when separate things are put together.
Word family
Division word family
Base word
divide
noun
division
The act or process of dividing.
adjective
divisible
Able to be divided evenly.
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Quick practice
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Practice 1
What does division mean?
Division means separating into parts or splitting a number into equal groups.
Practice 2
Which sentence uses division correctly?
This sentence uses division as a math process for equal sharing.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of division?
Unity means being together, while division means separation.
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