Synonyms of divisions

divisions

noun

plural of division

1

as in fences

something that divides, separates, or marks off

we poked our heads over the division between the yards to see what the fuss was about

Synonyms & Similar Words

• fences
• dividers
• walls
• partitions
• barriers
• separations
• separators
• boundaries
• borders
• limits

2

as in departments

a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization

the complaints division handled all of the calls from the angry townsfolk

Synonyms & Similar Words

• departments
• agencies
• offices
• bureaus
• services
• desks
• branches
• subdivisions
• arms
• subdepartments

3

as in categories

one of the units into which a whole is divided on the basis of a common characteristic

one of the major divisions of birds

Synonyms & Similar Words

• categories
• types
• kinds
• groups
• ranks
• classifications
• tiers
• classes
• sections
• species
• families
• brackets
• genera
• leagues
• varieties
• sorts
• generations
• grades
• breeds
• sets
• subdivisions
• orders
• rubrics
• subgroups
• branches
• specialties
• descriptions
• races
• manners
• kidneys
• subclasses
• headings
• specialities
• feathers
• natures
• labels
• likes
• titles
• ilks
• subspecieses

4

as in splits

the act or process of a whole separating into two or more parts or pieces

the assembly line was a major development in the division of labor among workers

Synonyms & Similar Words

• splits
• partitions
• dissolutions
• breakups
• schisms
• separations
• cleavages
• subdivisions
• scissions
• fractionations
• bifurcations
• dispersions
• dispersals
• decompositions
• segregations
• distributions
• fractionalizations
• polarizations
• disunions
• ruptures
• divorces
• severances
• segmentations
• administrations
• breaches
• diffusions
• dismemberments
• apportionments
• isolations
• sequestrations
• disassemblies
• scatterings
• dichotomizations
• atomizations
• seclusions

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• unions
• associations
• unifications
• assemblages
• links
• connections
• linkages
• attachments
• combinations
• conjunctions
• consolidations
• aggregations
• fusions
• linkups

5

as in distributions

the act or process of giving out something to each member of a group

the person in charge of the division of the profits among the business partners

Synonyms & Similar Words

• distributions
• allocations
• dispensations
• apportionments
• allotments
• issuances
• redistributions
• disbursements
• admeasurements
• reallocations
• repartitions
• partitions
• reapportionments
• redivisions
• separations

6

as in discords

a lack of agreement or harmony

that church has been racked by division for some time now, and a split into two denominations seems unavoidable

Synonyms & Similar Words

• discords
• frictions
• schisms
• strifes
• conflicts
• discordances
• wars
• warfares
• dissents
• disputes
• clashes
• variances
• hostilities
• disharmonies
• dissensions
• altercations
• dissonances
• divides
• disagreements
• disunities
• inharmonies
• discordancies
• contentions
• disunions
• fissures
• fights
• quarrels
• arguments
• infightings
• disaccords
• dissidences
• collisions
• debates
• antagonisms
• competitions
• squabbles
• bickers
• animosities
• inconsistencies
• enmities
• brawls
• incongruities
• wrangles
• spats
• incompatibilities
• tiffs
• antipathies
• incongruences
• inconsistences
• rows
• rancors
• mix-ups
• scraps
• fallings-out
• run-ins
• jars
• ill wills
• cold wars
• miffs
• hassles
• inconsonances

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• agreements
• harmonies
• concordances
• accords
• concords
• concurrences
• peaces
• cooperations

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of divisions

For most of the conference’s existence, it has been split into two divisions. — Steve Millar, Chicago Tribune, 31 Aug. 2026

Even among caucus leadership, though, there were deep divisions over the right Jewish approach to take in the election. — Andrew Lapin, Sun Sentinel, 31 Aug. 2026

So deep are the divisions that hardliners have accused officials of deliberately mismanaging the economic crisis to pressure an exhausted public into accepting a deal. — Mostafa Salem, CNN Money, 30 Aug. 2026

The war has exposed divisions in the Muslim world after Iran struck targets in neighboring Gulf Arab countries and restricted shipping through the Strait of Hormuz. — ABC News, 30 Aug. 2026

But in an open system, the worst teams are relegated to lower divisions, while teams that perform well are promoted to the top flight. — Manuel Rueda, NPR, 30 Aug. 2026

FedEx has 18 finalists across two company divisions; Walmart had nine finalists and UPS had five, while smaller freight and shipping company XPO sported three. — Alice Barlow, Fortune, 29 Aug. 2026

Samsung is expected to release its full earnings report around the end of this month, detailing net profit and performance across individual business divisions. — CNBC, 28 Aug. 2026

Values that, in his view, have always served as a bulwark against crises and divisions. — Stefania Conrieri, Vanity Fair, 28 Aug. 2026