dibisyon

Tagalog

Etymology

Borrowed from Spanish división.

Pronunciation

• (Standard Tagalog) IPA^(key): /dibisˈjon/ [d̪ɪ.bɪˈʃon̪]
• Rhymes: -on
• Syllabification: di‧bis‧yon

Noun

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