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div

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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On the other hand, the sum of div FΔV over all the small boxes approximating E is the sum of the fluxes over all these boxes.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

The sum of div FΔV over all the small boxes approximating E is approximately ∭Ediv FdV.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

The div recently treated himself to a new Kindle and a ticket to Hay.

From The Guardian • Aug. 3, 2014

Looks like Rangers will have company in the 3rd div soon.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2012

This word meant "a divinity" in times anterior to Zoroaster, and is identical with the root div in our word "divine."

From With Fire and Sword An Historical Novel of Poland and Russia. by Sienkiewicz, Henryk

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