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DIVISION Synonyms

There are 17 synonyms of the word division. (exact relations)
There are 16 hypernyms of the word division. (close relations)
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partition
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a vertical structure that divides or separates (as a wall divides one room from another)

• (computer science) the part of a hard disk that is dedicated to a particular operating system or application and accessed as a single unit

• (anatomy) a structure that separates areas in an organism

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

verb

• divide into parts, pieces, or sections

• separate or apportion into sections

segmentation
nounn
noun

• (embryology) the repeated division of a fertilised ovum

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

dissection
nounn
noun

• cutting so as to separate into pieces

• a minute and critical analysis

• detailed critical analysis or examination one part at a time (as of a literary work)

separation
nounn
noun

• the state of lacking unity

• coming apart

• the distance between things

• sorting one thing from others

• the social act of separating or parting company

• the space where a division or parting occurs

• the termination of employment (by resignation or dismissal)

• (law) the cessation of cohabitation of man and wife (either by mutual agreement or under a court order)

• the act of dividing or disconnecting

splitting
verb, adjectivev, adj
adjective satellite

• resembling a sound of violent tearing as of something ripped apart or lightning splitting a tree

subdivision
nounn
noun

• an area composed of subdivided lots

• the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided

• a division of some larger or more complex organization

• a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

• a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided

class
nounn
noun

• a collection of things sharing a common attribute

• a body of students who are taught together

• people having the same social, economic, or educational status

• education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

• a league ranked by quality

• a body of students who graduate together

• (biology) a taxonomic group containing one or more orders

• elegance in dress or behavior

verb

• arrange or order by classes or categories

part
verb, noun, adjectivev, n, adj
noun

• something determined in relation to something that includes it

• something less than the whole of a human artifact

• a portion of a natural object

• that which concerns a person with regard to a particular role or situation

• the extended spatial location of something

• the actions and activities assigned to or required or expected of a person or group

• an actor's portrayal of someone in a play

• assets belonging to or due to or contributed by an individual person or group

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

• a line of scalp that can be seen when sections of hair are combed in opposite directions

• the melody carried by a particular voice or instrument in polyphonic music

• the effort contributed by a person in bringing about a result

• an item that is an instance of some type

adverb

• to some extent; in some degree; not wholly

verb

• go one's own way; move apart

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• depart for someplace

• move or break apart

• force, take, or pull apart

partitioning
verb, nounv, n
noun

• an analysis into mutually exclusive categories

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

section
verb, nounv, n
noun

• a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

• a very thin slice (of tissue or mineral or other substance) for examination under a microscope

• a distinct region or subdivision of a territorial or political area or community or group of people

• one of several parts or pieces that fit with others to constitute a whole object

• a small team of policemen working as part of a police platoon

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

• a land unit equal to 1 square mile

• (geometry) the area created by a plane cutting through a solid

• a small class of students who are part of a larger course but are taught separately

• a division of an orchestra containing all instruments of the same class

• a small army unit usually having a special function

• a specialized division of a large organization

• a segment of a citrus fruit

• the cutting of or into body tissues or organs (especially by a surgeon as part of an operation)

verb

• divide into segments

sectionalisation
nounn
noun

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

sectionalization
nounn
noun

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

split
verb, nounv, n
noun

• extending the legs at right angles to the trunk (one in front and the other in back)

• an old Croatian city on the Adriatic Sea

• a bottle containing half the usual amount

• a promised or claimed share of loot or money

• a lengthwise crack in wood

• an opening made forcibly as by pulling apart

• a dessert of sliced fruit and ice cream covered with whipped cream and cherries and nuts

• (tenpin bowling) a divided formation of pins left standing after the first bowl

• an increase in the number of outstanding shares of a corporation without changing the shareholders' equity

• the act of rending or ripping or splitting something

• division of a group into opposing factions

adjective satellite

• having been divided; having the unity destroyed

• (especially of wood) cut or ripped longitudinally with the grain

verb

• separate into parts or portions

• separate or cut with a tool, such as a sharp instrument

• discontinue an association or relation; go different ways

• go one's own way; move apart

• come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

variance
nounn
noun

• an event that departs from expectations

• discord that splits a group

• the second moment around the mean; the expected value of the square of the deviations of a random variable from its mean value

• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

• the quality of being subject to variation

• an official dispensation to act contrary to a rule or regulation (typically a building regulation)

• an activity that varies from a norm or standard

lith
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air division
nounn
noun

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

naval division
nounn
noun

• a group of ships of similar type

Best Hypernyms For DIVISION

Here is a list of related hypernyms for division, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (9)
separation concept conception conference construct discord dissension league phylum
Phrases (7)
administrative bodyadministrative unitair unitarithmetic operationarmy unitbiological groupnaval unit

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