noun

division

Translation

division, department, separation, disagreement

He works in the sales division.

The division of cells is a complex process.

In math, we learned division.

There was a division of opinion among the members.

((division)) of ((sth.)) The division of the company was necessary.

((division)) between ((sb.)) There is a division between the two parties.

Synonyms: separation, department, disagreement; Antonyms: unity, agreement

From Latin 'divisio', from 'dividere' meaning 'to divide'. The suffix '-ion' indicates an action or state.

Think of the verb 'to divide'. A 'division' is the result of dividing something, whether it's a company, a number, or a group of people.