div

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. A function, implemented in many programming languages, that returns the result of a division of two integers.
  2. A section of a web page, or the div element that represents it in HTML code.
  3. A division; a lesson.
  4. division; a subject with multidisciplinary scope.
  5. A division.
verb
  1. Abbreviation of divide.
noun
  1. Divergence; a kind of differential operator.
noun
  1. Divinity, as a school subject.
noun
  1. A foolish person; an idiot.
noun
  1. Alternative form of daeva.

Pronunciation

/ˈdɪv/ En-au-div.ogg

Word forms

div divs

Etymology

Clipping of division.

Synonyms

Derived words

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