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division

[dih-vizh-uhn] / dɪˈvɪʒ ən /
NOUN
separation, disconnection
Synonyms
STRONGEST
distribution
STRONG
analysis apportionment autopsy bisection breaking carving demarcation detachment diagnosis disjuncture dismemberment dissolution disunion divorce parceling parting partition reduction rupture segmentation selection severance subdivision vivisection
WEAK
breaking down breaking up contrasting cutting up departmentalizing detaching disparting disseverance distinguishing disuniting dividing rending separating splitting up
Antonyms
STRONG
attachment combination connection union
WEAK
accord agreement juncture system unification unison unity whole
NOUN
something produced from separating
Synonyms
STRONGEST
affiliate branch category class department section sector segment share split
STRONG
associate border boundary chunk compartment cut degree demarcation divide dividend divider divvy end fraction fragment grouping head kind lobe lump member moiety offshoot parcel partition piece portion rake-off ramification slice sort subdivision wedge
WEAK
dividing line piece of action
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
STRONG
cause entirety inside interior origin total
WEAK
accord agreement connection juncture system unification unison unity
NOUN
breach, estrangement
Synonyms
STRONGEST
conflict disagreement discord dispute split
STRONG
difficulty disharmony dissension dissent dissidence dissonance disunion feud rupture trouble variance words
WEAK
difference of opinion disaccord
Antonyms
STRONGEST
agreement harmony peace
STRONG
accord approval authorization concord concurrence contentment ratification
WEAK
connection juncture system unification unison unity whole

Example Sentences

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“Of course any adverse event can be a flag,” said another former FDA official who worked in the compounding division when the peptides were categorized as unsafe.

From Salon • Apr. 4, 2026

Then, Maryland-based spice company, McCormick, announced it will merge with Unilever’s food division to create a new spice and sauce mega-company.

From Slate • Apr. 4, 2026

It has to be the target for De Zerbi and Spurs too, whatever division they are in next season.

From BBC • Apr. 3, 2026

But this division also implicates the nongladiatorial Roman citizens of all social strata.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

Dad and Jennifer watch the division on my plate, but they don’t say anything about it.

From "Wintergirls" by Laurie Halse Anderson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.