1. the action of separating something into parts or the state of being divided
2. a large military unit typically consisting of several brigades
Usage: military
3. a separate part of an organization, typically dealing with a particular kind of work

Examples

• The cell undergoes multiple divisions during reproduction.
• The army’s third division was deployed to the eastern front.
• She works in the marketing division of the company.
• Students practiced long divisions in math class.
• Political divisions within the party weakened their campaign.
• The new highway created clear divisions between neighborhoods.
• The research division announced breakthrough results yesterday.