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short division

short division noun: a division algorithm which breaks down a division problem into a series of easy steps, relying on mental arithmetic.

Noun

short division (countable and uncountable, plural short divisions)

  1. A division algorithm which breaks down a division problem into a series of easy steps, relying on mental arithmetic.
    Synonyms:
    bus stop method, short-hand division

Synonyms of short division

  • bus stop method
  • short-hand division

Forms of short division

pluralshort divisions

Questions about short division

What does short division mean?
Short division means a division algorithm which breaks down a division problem into a series of easy steps, relying on mental arithmetic.
What part of speech is short division?
Short division is a noun.
What is the plural of short division?
The plural of short division is short divisions.

Words near short division in the dictionary

  1. short corners
  2. short cross
  3. short crosses
  4. short cut
  5. short cuts
  6. short division
  7. short divisions
  8. short down
  9. short dozen
  10. short dozens
  11. short drink

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