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divisions
dih-VIH-zhuhnz
Divisions (noun) means plural of division — separate parts, groups, or units. Example: “The company has three divisions, each led by its own manager.”
noun
1
Plural of division — separate parts, groups, or units.
"The company has three divisions, each led by its own manager."
"Our school is split into divisions by age for the sports day."
"The army was organised into several divisions."
2
In naval usage, a formal muster or parade of a ship's crew.
"The captain inspected each sailor's uniform during divisions on the quarterdeck."
"Divisions were held every morning before the ship began its daily routine."
"The sailors lined up on deck for morning divisions."
"At the Britannia Royal Naval College, the Lord High Admiral's Divisions is a parade held in the presence of the monarch or her representative."
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Frequently asked questions
What does “divisions” mean?
The word “divisions” means plural of division — separate parts, groups, or units.
How do you pronounce “divisions”?
“Divisions” is pronounced dih-VIH-zhuhnz (/dɪˈvɪʒənz/ in IPA).
How do you use “divisions” in a sentence?
Here is “divisions” used in a sentence: “The army was organised into several divisions.”
What part of speech is “divisions”?
“Divisions” is a noun.
Is “divisions” a common word?
“Divisions” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “divisions” have?
“Divisions” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of division — separate parts, groups, or units.
What is the difference between "divisions" and "departments"?
"Divisions" are separate parts, groups, or units of a larger whole, often large and self-contained, while "departments" are usually smaller functional sections within an organisation. A single company division may itself contain several departments.
How is the word "divisions" used in the navy?
In naval usage, "divisions" refers to a formal muster or parade of a ship's crew. This specialised sense is separate from the everyday meaning of separate parts, groups, or units.
Can "divisions" mean disagreements between people?
Yes, "divisions" can describe splits or disagreements, as in "deep divisions within the party." This figurative use extends the core sense of a whole being separated into parts.
When should you use "divisions" instead of "division"?
Use "divisions" for more than one separate part, group, or unit, and "division" for a single one. The plural is also common in phrases about conflict, such as "divisions over policy."
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