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

Palmberg has worked for the Sheriff’s Office for 19 years, holding leadership positions in all three of its divisions. — Daniel Lempres, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026

The violence has left many in France with a sense that their nation was unraveling with a deeply unpopular president struggling to manage a growing debt crisis amid extreme social and political divisions. — Michael Finnegan, Los Angeles Times, 19 Oct. 2026

The referendum has highlighted deep divisions among Albertans. — Sheena Rossiter, NPR, 19 Oct. 2026

Economic investments in fighting climate change can generate local political benefits across party lines, even if those benefits are not enough to overcome national divisions over climate change. — Kayla Morton, The Conversation, 19 Oct. 2026

Besides its Oscar eligibility, the song is also in contention at the Grammys, entered in the song of the year category as well as film soundtrack and country divisions. — Chris Willman, Variety, 18 Oct. 2026

Hutheesing also argued that teaching human skills has implications beyond the workforce, pointing to growing political and social divisions, including disagreements between parents and teachers. — Brandon Smith, Arkansas Online, 14 Oct. 2026

The center has been created to link consumer fragrance, fine fragrance and oral care expertise, while integrating capabilities from the group’s care and wellness, and taste, nutrition and health divisions. — Jennifer Weil, Footwear News, 13 Oct. 2026

Local politician Mohamed Mustafa described the divisions as predating the summer's border crisis. — ABC News, 12 Oct. 2026