LEARNit Dictionary

division

noun
B2
OPAL
1
B2
the process or result of dividing into separate parts; the process or result of dividing something or sharing it out
تقسیم, تقسیم‌بندی
2
B2
the process of dividing one number by another
تقسیم, عمل تقسیم کردن
the division sign (÷)
division by three
see also long division
3
B2
a disagreement or difference in opinion, way of life, etc., especially between members of a society or an organization
اختلاف, تفرقه
We choose peace over hatred and division.
There are deep divisions in the party over the war.
the work of healing the divisions within society
divisions between rich and poor
The party was weakened by division between various factions.
Her comments appeared to have deepened divisions between the two countries.
He has tried to sow division among the people.
4
B2
a large and important unit or section of an organization
بخش, قسمت, دپارتمان
She works in the marketing division.
The company recently launched its publishing division.
the administrative divisions of the Roman Empire
The company sold its financial services division for £762m.
5
part of a city, county, or country that is regarded as a separate area for administration purposes
بخش, ناحیه, منطقه
Oldham is one of the police divisions of Greater Manchester.
Nagpur is the most eastern division in the state.
6
a group of teams or competitors in a sports competition who compete against each other. Divisions may be organized by ability, geography or weight, depending on the sport.
دسته, گروه
the premier division
The club will finish second in Division One.
a first-division team
one of the most competitive weight divisions in judo
7
a unit of an army, consisting of several brigades or regiments
لشکر, فرقه
the Guards Armoured Division
The commander of the fourth infantry division defied orders.
8
a line that divides something
خط جداکننده, خط جداسازی
A hedge forms the division between their land and ours.
(figurative)Sometimes there is no simple division between good and evil.
9
the act of separating members of the British parliament into groups to vote for or against something
صورت‌بندی برای رأی‌گیری
The Bill was read without a division.