What does division mean?

division Explanation: ?

n. division; divisional; department; separation; division (of the army)

Pronunciation: English [d?'v?n] American [d?'v?n]

Adjective: divisional

Bilingual Example Sentences:

The divisions between the various classes of society are not so sharply marked as they used to be.

The divisions between the various classes of society are not as obvious now as they used to be.

Extended information:

Near synonyms

1. partition ?

Pronunciation: English [pɑ?'t?n] ? American [pɑ?r't?n]

n. division; isolate

vt. to distinguish; partition; split

Our office is comparted by a partition board.

Our office is comparted by a partition fan into two parts.

2. department

Pronunciation: English [d?'pɑ?tm?nt]? American [d?'pɑ?rtm?nt]

n. department; faculty; section; division; bureau

n. scope of knowledge

All representatives report to the sales department.