Pronunciation: /ˈsplɪtɪŋ/
noun the act of dividing or separating into two or more parts
A1 I don't like the splitting of the bill.
A2 The splitting of the chores is a fair way to divide the work.
B1 The splitting of the company led to layoffs and restructuring.
B2 The splitting of the profits between the partners was done fairly.
C1 The splitting of the atom was a major scientific breakthrough.
C2 The splitting of the political parties on this issue is causing division among the members.
verb the action of dividing or separating into two or more parts
A1 I am splitting the cake in half to share with my friend.
A2 She is splitting her time between work and studying for exams.
B1 The group decided to split the cost of the dinner evenly.
B2 The company is splitting its resources between two different projects.
C1 The government is considering splitting the company into smaller entities.
C2 After much debate, the board finally agreed to split the profits equally among the shareholders.
adjective describing something that is causing division or separation
A1 The splitting headache made it difficult for her to concentrate.
A2 He was splitting firewood for the winter.
B1 The group decided to go their separate ways, splitting up to cover more ground.
B2 The company is splitting its profits evenly among all employees.
C1 The splitting image of his father, he was often mistaken for him in public.
C2 The splitting decision to merge the two departments caused tension among the staff.
formal The splitting of the company into two separate entities was a strategic move for growth.
informal I can't believe they're splitting up after all these years.
slang She's always splitting with her boyfriend and getting back together.
figurative The politician's decision on the issue ended up splitting the public opinion.
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