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division
One of the four basic arithmetic operations in mathematics, in which one number is divided by another.
In der Grundschule lernt man nach der Multiplikation die Division.
In elementary school, you learn division after multiplication.
division
A large military unit consisting of several regiments or brigades and typically comprising 10,000 to 20,000 soldiers.
Die 1. Panzer-Division wurde an einen neuen Frontabschnitt verlegt.
The 1st Armored Division was moved to a new section of the front.
division
A large business area or department within a company or corporation.
Er ist der Leiter der Automobil-Division des Technologiekonzerns.
He is the head of the automotive division of the technology corporation.
division
A level or league in sports into which teams are grouped according to their strength.
Nach einer erfolgreichen Saison stieg der Verein in die nächsthöhere Division auf.
After a successful season, the club was promoted to the next higher division.
The meaning of 'Division' (division) depends strongly on the topic. In mathematics, it is an arithmetic operation. In the military, it is a large troop unit. In business, it is a business area, and in sports, it is a league.
Die Division durch Null ist nicht definiert.
Division by zero is not defined.
In a mathematical context, 'Division' (division) belongs to the verb 'dividieren' (to divide). Division is the result or the process of dividing.
Kannst du 100 durch 5 dividieren?
Can you divide 100 by 5?
In a military context, 'Division' (division) is often combined with numbers and specific names. Typical verbs are 'aufstellen' (to form), 'verlegen' (to move/relocate), or 'auflösen' (to disband).
Die 3. Infanterie-Division wurde an die Küste verlegt.
The 3rd Infantry Division was moved to the coast.
In a sports context, 'Division' (division) is often used with ordinal numbers (first, second) or names. Typical verbs are 'aufsteigen' (to be promoted) and 'absteigen' (to be relegated).
Die Mannschaft hofft, in die erste Division aufzusteigen.
The team hopes to be promoted to the first division.
league
In sports, Liga and Division can both refer to a level of competition. Liga usually means the entire competition involving a group of teams. Depending on the sports system, a Division can also be a level of competition or a subgroup within a league.
Die Liga ist in zwei Divisionen mit jeweils zehn Mannschaften gegliedert.
The league is divided into two divisions, each with ten teams.
In der Liga treten zwanzig Mannschaften während der Saison gegeneinander an.
Twenty teams compete against one another in the league during the season.
