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A list of chapters or material in a book, and the page numbers on which they are found
Plural for the action of separating something into parts or the process of being separated
“Care must be taken to ensure that the division of the cookie dough will result in biscuits of equal thickness.”
Plural for a state of disagreement between two or more groups, typically producing tension
“These inflammatory words have only served to sow division between our people.”
Plural for a (large) difference or variance between two or more things
“Due in part to this broader definition of objectives for reading, there developed a division in philosophies with respect to the teaching of reading.”
Plural for the distribution of something separated into parts
“After robbing a bank, Arthur Morgan and Dutch would proceed with the division of the loot to each gang member.”
Plural for each of the parts into which something is divided
“Rows of pearls bordered each division of the cake, which was made by her majesty's confectioner.”
Plural for a group to which items are assigned based on similarity or defined criteria
“Attendees were separated into divisions based on their skillset.”
Plural for a partition or line of demarcation
“No official division currently exists between the two provinces.”
Plural for a major section of an organization, with responsibility for a particular area of activity
“Our marketing division has come up with a fresh and creative promotional campaign.”
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