division

Definition

  • noun: the act or process of dividing something into parts
  • noun: the act or process of 'dividing'
  • often + 'between'
  • synonyms: disconnection, disjunction, separation

Examples

  • Their society has a clear 'division' of labor between men and women. [=in their society, the men do one kind of work and the women do another kind of work]

  • He worked for many years in the news 'division' [='department'] of a major television network.

  • We're attempting to resolve the 'divisions' [='disagreements'] between our two countries.

Movie quotes

  • (..) Well, you happen to be talking to a police officer. And because I expect to be transferred... back to the detective division at any moment, I will let you off this time with just a warning. Thank you, monsieur l'agent. But you must get yourself a proper license. - First thing tomorrow. (..)
    1975 The Return of the Pink Panther