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Division

noun

The mathematical operation of splitting a number into equal parts.

Example Sentences

"The division of 12 by 3 gives 4."

"We used division to share 20 candies equally among 5 friends."

Synonyms & Related Terms

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Study Tips

To remember division, try writing it in a sentence of your own. Connect it to something you already know about mathematics.

Use it in conversation today — saying a word aloud three times helps lock it into long-term memory.