Division Definition & Meaning
division
- noun
- an army unit large enough to sustain combat; "two infantry divisions were held in reserve"
- one of the portions into which something is regarded as divided and which together constitute a whole; "the written part of the exam"; "the finance section of the company"; "the BBC's engineering division"
- the act or process of dividing
- an administrative unit in government or business
- discord that splits a group
- a league ranked by quality; "he played baseball in class D for two years"; "Princeton is in the NCAA Division 1-AA"
- (biology) a group of organisms forming a subdivision of a larger category
- (botany) taxonomic unit of plants corresponding to a phylum
- a unit of the United States Air Force usually comprising two or more wings
- a group of ships of similar type
- an arithmetic operation that is the inverse of multiplication; the quotient of two numbers is computed
- the act of dividing or partitioning; separation by the creation of a boundary that divides or keeps apart
"Division" in song lyrics
See how division is used in real songs:
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"Rainbow coalition hold spots, top division"
1.4.0. Productions f/ Othorized F.A.M. — Staten Islanders -
"CCF and Division"
60 Second Assassin f/ C.C.F. Division, La the Darkman, Prodigal Sunn, RZA, Timbo King — War Zone (Remix) -
"9th Prince and my man Division"
9th Prince — Concrete Jungle
Words that rhyme with division
Usage tips for "division"
Understanding the precise definition of a word helps you use it with confidence. When using "division" in your writing, consider whether you need the word itself or one of its synonyms — subtle differences in meaning can change the tone of a sentence. If you're writing poetry or song lyrics, check the rhymes for division to find words that pair well.