Англійська

division

gb/dɪvˈɪʒən/ us/dɪvˈɪʒən/
A2 Англійська
~ 1000
Значення
0 значень
Іменник B1 action
1

Act of separating into parts

When something is split into smaller parts or groups.

Модель уживання: the division of [something] into [parts/groups]
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'division' with 'department' in business contexts; 'division' can mean a department, but not always.
Синоніми
separation (More general; can refer to physical or abstract splitting.)
Антоніми
union (Bringing together rather than splitting apart.)
Словосполучення
division of labor |cell division |division of property |deep division |social division
Теми
mathematics |organization |general |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The division of the cake was fair, with everyone getting an equal slice.
  • Political divisions in the country have grown stronger.
  • Cell division is essential for growth and repair.
Навчальні приклади
  • The division of the class was into two groups.
  • There is a clear division between the two teams.
  • We studied cell division in science class.
Іменник B1 entity
2

Part of a larger organization

A section or department in a large company or group.

Модель уживання: [organization]'s [specific] division
Поширена помилка:
Learners sometimes confuse 'division' with 'branch'; 'branch' often refers to a location, while 'division' is an internal unit.
Синоніми
department (Often interchangeable, though 'department' is more common in government or education.)
Антоніми
whole (Refers to the complete organization without separate units.)
Словосполучення
marketing division |military division |regional division
Теми
business |military |work
Приклади
  • She works in the marketing division of the company.
  • The army sent a tank division to the border.
  • Our regional division handles all sales in Asia.
Навчальні приклади
  • I work in the sales division.
  • The army has a new division.
  • This division is very important to the company.
Іменник technical A2 action
3

Mathematical operation of dividing numbers

In math, when you split a number by another number to see how many times it fits.

Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse 'division' as a math term with its general meaning of separation.
Синоніми
splitting (Informal and less precise; only works in casual math explanations.)
Антоніми
multiplication (The opposite basic arithmetic operation to division.)
Словосполучення
long division |division problem |simple division
Теми
mathematics |education |science
Приклади
  • Division is the opposite of multiplication.
  • We practiced long division in class today.
  • The teacher wrote a difficult division problem on the board.
Навчальні приклади
  • Division is hard for me.
  • We learned long division at school.
  • This math problem needs division.
Іменник B2 state
4

Disagreement between people or groups

When people or groups do not agree and are in conflict.

Поширена помилка:
Learners may confuse this sense with physical separation; here it's about relationships and opinions.
Синоніми
discord (More formal; often used in literary contexts.)
Антоніми
harmony (A state of agreement and peaceful relations.)
Словосполучення
cause division |political division |deep divisions
Теми
emotions |society |relationships |core_vocabulary
Приклади
  • The policy created deep divisions within the community.
  • Religious differences have caused divisions between neighbors.
  • Social media can both connect and create divisions among people.
Навчальні приклади
  • There is a big division between the two groups.
  • The new law made a lot of division in the city.
  • Politics often makes division among friends.
Граматика
Словникова форма
division
IPA
GB/dɪvˈɪʒən/
US/dɪvˈɪʒən/
Склади й наголос
di - vi - sion (3 склади)
Stress on 2nd syllable (vi)
Форми слова
Noun
  • Base: division
  • Plural: division, divisions
Споріднені слова
Forms
divisions noun
Core family
divide verb A2 divider noun
Related words
divisible adjective subdivision noun B2 divisional adjective
Negative and opposite forms
indivisible adjective
Advanced or less common
divisive adjective divisibility noun
Вирази

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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • 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.

Приклади
  • The division of labor in the factory made production faster.
  • In our project, there was a clear division of labor between research and writing.

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