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Synonyms & Similar Words
separation
partition
split
segmentation
fraction
part
section
branch
detachment
isolation
severance
cleavage
rift
schism
discord
disunion
dissociation
detachment
divisional
subclass
subgroup
category
classification
compartmentalization
differentiation
distinction
demarcation
boundary
frontier
dividing line
separation line
Meaning of Division
According to Merriam-Webster, "division" refers to the act or process of dividing, or the state of being divided
Definitions
- The Oxford English Dictionary defines "division" as the action of separating or partitioning something into parts or sections
- The Cambridge Dictionary describes "division" as the act of sharing or separating something into parts, or a part of a country, organization, or group that operates separately
Example Uses
- The company's division into smaller departments has increased efficiency and productivity
- The division of the country into states has led to a more decentralized system of government
- The division between the two groups has been a major obstacle to achieving a peaceful resolution
- The division of labor has allowed the team to complete the project more quickly
- The division of the assets will be determined by the court
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
unity
union
merger
integration
amalgamation
consolidation
fusion
combination
collaboration
cooperation
harmony
reconciliation
reunification
solidarity
togetherness
oneness
wholeness
completeness
entirety
intactness
indivisibility
coherence
cohesion
concord
accord