long division
noun
Definition of long division
: arithmetical division in which the several steps involved in the division are indicated in detail
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LONG DIVISION Defined for English Language Learners
long division
noun
Definition of long division for English Language Learners
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mathematics : a way of dividing one number by another number that involves several steps which are written out
LONG DIVISION Defined for Kids
long division
noun
Definition of long division for Students
: division in arithmetic that involves several steps that are written out
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