Tagalog edit

Etymology edit

Borrowed from Spanish división.

Pronunciation edit

  • IPA(key): /dibisˈjon/, [dɪ.bɪˈʃon]
  • Hyphenation: di‧bis‧yon

Noun edit

dibisyón (Baybayin spelling ᜇᜒᜊᜒᜐ᜔ᜌᜓᜈ᜔)

  1. (arithmetic) division (process of dividing a number)
    Synonyms: paghahati, pagbabahagi
  2. division in an administrative setup (in a bureau, department, etc.)
    Synonym: sangay
  3. partition (of properties)
    Synonyms: paghahati, pagbabahagi, partisyon
  4. compartment; section
    Synonym: pitak
  5. dividing line (as between two properties)
    Synonym: hati
  6. (military) division
    Synonym: pangkat