subdivision

/'sʌbdi,viʤn/
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subdivision

A new subdivision is being built on the outskirts of town.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A section of a section; a part of a part: A smaller part created by dividing something that is already divided.
    • A self-contained part of a larger composition: A distinct segment within a larger written or musical work.
    • A division of some larger or more complex organization: A distinct administrative or functional unit within a bigger entity.
    • The act of subdividing: The process or action of dividing something that has already been divided.
    • An area composed of subdivided lots: A tract of land divided into individual plots for building, typically for residential housing.
Usage Examples
  • As a part of a part:
    • This chapter has a subdivision dedicated to advanced theories.
    • The report's first section has several subdivisions for clarity.
  • As a part of a larger organization:
    • The marketing subdivision handles all digital campaigns.
    • She works in the legal subdivision of the corporation.
  • Referring to land:
    • They bought a house in the new lakeside subdivision.
    • The city approved plans for the residential subdivision.
Advanced Usage
  • "Further subdivision": Emphasizes an additional or subsequent act of dividing.
    • The data required further subdivision into more specific categories.
  • "Administrative subdivision": Refers specifically to a territorial division for governance (e.g., a county, district, or province).
    • The country is organized into several administrative subdivisions.
Variants and Related Words
  • Subdivide (verb): To divide something into smaller parts.
    • The developer plans to subdivide the large property.
  • Subdivisional (adjective): Relating to a subdivision.
    • The subdivisional manager is responsible for this region.
Synonyms
  • Section: A distinct part or portion.
  • Branch: A division of a complex structure, like an organization or field of study.
  • Segment: A part that is separate from the whole.
  • Partition: The act of dividing or the state of being divided.
Related Phrases
  • Phrasal Verb: Subdivide into.
    • The course is subdivided into four main modules.
  • Compound Noun: Land subdivision.
    • The land subdivision process involves many regulations.
Related Idioms
subdivision

A new subdivision is being built on the outskirts of town.

Noun
  1. a section of a section; a part of a part; i.e., a part of something already divided
  2. a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)
    • he always turns first to the business section
    • the history of this work is discussed in the next section
  3. a division of some larger or more complex organization
    • a branch of Congress
    • botany is a branch of biology
    • the Germanic branch of Indo-European languages
  4. the act of subdividing; division of something previously divided
  5. an area composed of subdivided lots