division
gb/dɪvˈɪʒən/ us/dɪvˈɪʒən/
A2
English
~ 1000
felosztás, elosztás, részleg, hadosztály, osztály, osztás, megosztottság, ellentét
NOUN
B1
1
Usage pattern:
the division of [something] into [parts/groups]
The division of the cake was fair, with everyone getting an equal slice.
A torta elosztása igazságos volt: mindenki egyforma szeletet kapott.
Political divisions in the country have grown stronger.
Az országban erősödtek a politikai törésvonalak.
Cell division is essential for growth and repair.
Learner examples
The division of the class was into two groups.
Az osztályt két csoportra osztották.
There is a clear division between the two teams.
A két csapat egyértelműen elkülönül egymástól.
We studied cell division in science class.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'division' with 'department' in business contexts; 'division' can mean a department, but not always.
Meaning
Act of separating into parts
Collocations
division of labor
|cell division
|division of property
|deep division
|social division
Synonyms
separation (More general; can refer to physical or abstract splitting.)
Antonyms
union (Bringing together rather than splitting apart.)
Themes
mathematics
|organization
|general
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When something is split into smaller parts or groups.
The act or process of separating something into parts or groups.
NOUN
B1
2
Usage pattern:
[organization]'s [specific] division
She works in the marketing division of the company.
A cég marketingrészlegén dolgozik.
The army sent a tank division to the border.
A hadsereg egy páncélos hadosztályt küldött a határra.
Our regional division handles all sales in Asia.
Learner examples
I work in the sales division.
Az értékesítési részlegen dolgozom.
The army has a new division.
A hadseregnek van egy új hadosztálya.
This division is very important to the company.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'division' with 'branch'; 'branch' often refers to a location, while 'division' is an internal unit.
Meaning
Part of a larger organization
Collocations
marketing division
|military division
|regional division
Synonyms
department (Often interchangeable, though 'department' is more common in government or education.)
Antonyms
whole (Refers to the complete organization without separate units.)
Themes
business
|military
|work
Definition
A section or department in a large company or group.
A distinct part or unit within a larger organization, group, or company.
NOUN
A2
TECHNICAL
3
osztás
A2
Division is the opposite of multiplication.
Az osztás a szorzás ellentéte.
We practiced long division in class today.
Ma az írásbeli osztást gyakoroltuk az órán.
The teacher wrote a difficult division problem on the board.
Learner examples
Division is hard for me.
Nekem nehéz az osztás.
We learned long division at school.
Az iskolában megtanultuk az írásbeli osztást.
This math problem needs division.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse 'division' as a math term with its general meaning of separation.
Meaning
Mathematical operation of dividing numbers
Collocations
long division
|division problem
|simple division
Synonyms
splitting (Informal and less precise; only works in casual math explanations.)
Antonyms
multiplication (The opposite basic arithmetic operation to division.)
Themes
mathematics
|education
|science
Definition
In math, when you split a number by another number to see how many times it fits.
A mathematical operation in which one number is divided by another to find how many times it contains it.
NOUN
B2
4
ellentét
B1
The policy created deep divisions within the community.
Az intézkedés mély megosztottságot okozott a közösségen belül.
Religious differences have caused divisions between neighbors.
A vallási különbségek ellentéteket szítottak a szomszédok között.
Social media can both connect and create divisions among people.
Learner examples
There is a big division between the two groups.
Nagy megosztottság van a két csoport között.
The new law made a lot of division in the city.
Az új törvény nagy megosztottságot okozott a városban.
Politics often makes division among friends.
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with physical separation; here it's about relationships and opinions.
Meaning
Disagreement between people or groups
Collocations
cause division
|political division
|deep divisions
Synonyms
discord (More formal; often used in literary contexts.)
Antonyms
harmony (A state of agreement and peaceful relations.)
Themes
emotions
|society
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Definition
When people or groups do not agree and are in conflict.
A state of disagreement or hostility between people or groups.
Grammar
Dictionary form
division
IPA
GB/dɪvˈɪʒən/
US/dɪvˈɪʒən/
Syllables & stress
di - vi - sion (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: division
- Plural: division, divisions
Word family
Forms
divisions
noun
Core family
divide
verb A2
divider
noun
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
indivisible
adjective
Advanced or less common
divisive
adjective
divisibility
noun
Expressions
cell division
1/sˈɛl dɪvˈɪʒən/
fixed phrase
technical
Process of one cell splitting into others
When one cell splits into two or more cells in biology.
Examples
- Cell division is essential for growth and reproduction.
- Scientists studied how cell division is affected by radiation.
deep divisions
1/dˈip dɪvˈɪʒənz/
fixed phrase
Strong disagreements between groups/people
Very strong differences in opinion between people or groups.
Examples
- There are deep divisions within the political party.
- The debate revealed deep divisions in society.
division of labor
1/dɪvˈɪʒən əv lˈeɪbɚ/
fixed phrase
Splitting work into tasks for people/groups
When different people or groups do different parts of a job.
Examples
- The division of labor in the factory made production faster.
- In our project, there was a clear division of labor between research and writing.