long division

nounMathematics.

division, usually by a number of two or more digits, in which each step of the process is written down.

Origin of long division

First recorded in 1820–30

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long division ought to be easy and interesting for a child who knew that it was something used in computing batting averages.
The Boy Grew Older | Heywood Broun
The second method of long division is one of the several types of the old “scratch method.”
William Oughtred | Florian Cajori
She might be a nursery governess if only she could be sure of herself at long division, or—horrid alternative—a useful help.
Olive in Italy | Moray Dalton
Trying to find the truth in one of his stories severely taxes one's aptitude in long division.
The Transgression of Andrew Vane | Guy Wetmore Carryl
None of the men could teach Susan "long division" or understand why a girl should insist upon learning it.
The Life and Work of Susan B. Anthony (Volume 1 of 2) | Ida Husted Harper

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