English · Work & Business
division
/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/
[/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/]
major company section
Intermediatenoun
Definition
A large, separate part of a company or organization, often bigger than a department.
Example
The car company's electric vehicle division has grown faster than any other part of the business.
The car company's electric vehicle division has grown faster than any other part of the business.
Etymology
From Latin 'divisio' (a dividing), from 'dividere' (to divide).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in business, the military, sports leagues, and mathematics.