short division

American  

noun

Mathematics.

1. division, especially by a one-digit divisor, in which the steps of the process are performed mentally and are not written down.

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short division British  

noun

1. the division of numbers, usually integers, that can be worked out mentally rather than on paper

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Etymology

Origin of short division

First recorded in 1895–1900

Example Sentences

When complex fillings are introduced, subject is helped out; does not have to put so much into the short division.

From Harvard Psychological Studies, Volume 1 Containing Sixteen Experimental Investigations from the Harvard Psychological Laboratory. by Münsterberg, Hugo

Toward the last weeks of the term he was able to multiply with considerable accuracy and to divide in short division.

From A Busy Year at the Old Squire's by Stephens, C. A. (Charles Asbury)

When half-past seven struck, Hart Minor had finished four of them and there was still a fifth left: 3888 had to be divided by 36; short division had to be employed.

From Orpheus in Mayfair and Other Stories and Sketches by Baring, Maurice

If these questions of interest were merely a matter of short division, of so much trade to be distributed, the problem, though difficult, would be easier of solution.

From American World Policies by Weyl, Walter E.

My multiplication and short division drill book, and My long division drill book. © 18Jul33; A64376.

From U.S. Copyright Renewals, 1961 January - June by Library of Congress. Copyright Office