division

n

1. separation, partitionment, segmentation; disconnection, detachment, disjunction, splitting, scissure; severance, parting, disunion, dismemberment; partition, split, break, breach, rupture.

2. section, part, slice, piece, component, segment; fraction, bit, fragment, scrap, chunk; portion, share, parcel, sector, apportionment, allotment; room, compartment; member; cutting.

3. dividing line, boundary, boundary line, border line, partition line, line of demarcation; line, fence, border, margin.

4. disagreement, difference of opinion. See disagreement(defs.1, 2).

5. section, sector, branch, arm, department.

6. classification, category, group, class, family, subdivision.