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1 American  

  1. Mathematics, Mechanics. divergence.

  2. Music. divisi.

div. 2 American  

abbreviation

  1. divide.

  2. divided.

  3. dividend.

  4. division.

  5. divisor.

  6. divorced.

Div. 3 American  

abbreviation

  1. divine.

  2. divinity.

div 1 British  
/ dɪv /

noun

  1. maths short for divergence

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div 2 British  
/ dɪv /

noun

  1. slang:prison a stupid or foolish person

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Etymology

Origin of div

C20: probably shortened and changed from deviant

Example Sentences

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Palisades lost the DIV title but won in inspiring the community.

From Los Angeles Times

I quarterfinals Nov. 7 at higher seeds; Div.

From Los Angeles Times

I semifinals Nov. 10 at higher seeds; Div.

From Los Angeles Times

Hart moves onto the @CIFSS Div.

From Los Angeles Times

Gilbert Arenas is ready to watch son Alijah of Chatsworth in DIV state final.

From Los Angeles Times

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