Pronunciation: /dɪˈvaɪdɪd/
noun a mathematical operation that determines how many times one number is contained within another
A1 The cake was divided into six equal pieces.
A2 The class was divided into groups for a group project.
B1 The country was divided by a river, creating two distinct regions.
B2 The company was divided into departments based on function.
C1 The city was divided into districts for administrative purposes.
C2 The organization was divided into branches to better serve its members.
verb to separate or split into parts or groups
A1 The teacher divided the students into two groups.
A2 The pizza was divided equally among the three friends.
B1 The project team was divided into smaller subgroups to work on different tasks.
B2 The country was divided by a river, creating two distinct regions.
C1 The political party was divided on the issue of healthcare reform.
C2 The company was divided into separate divisions to focus on different markets.
adjective separated into parts or pieces
A1 The cake was divided into eight equal slices.
A2 The students were divided into groups for the project.
B1 The city is divided into different districts based on population.
B2 The opinions on the issue are divided among the members of the committee.
C1 The country is deeply divided on political and social issues.
C2 The team was divided into specialized units to tackle the complex project.
formal The country was deeply divided on the issue of healthcare reform.
informal The group was divided on where to go for lunch.
slang The team was totally divided on which movie to watch.
figurative His attention was divided between work and family responsibilities.
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