Meaning of subdivision in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    subdivision

    Definitions

    1. an area composed of subdivided lots
  2. 2. the act of subdividing

    Examples

    • « division of something previously divided »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. an administrative division of some larger or more complex organization

    Examples

    • « a branch of Congress »
  4. 4. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

    Examples

    • « he always turns first to the business section »
    • « the history of this work is discussed in the next section »
  5. 5. a section of a section

    Examples

    • « a part of a part »
    • « i.e., a part of something already divided »

Famous quotes

  • « I have no doubt but that the misery of the lower classes will be found to abate whenever the Government assumes a freer aspect and the laws favor a subdivision of Property. »
    James Madison

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