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Meaning of the word divider in English

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divider

US /dɪˈvaɪ.dər/
UK /dɪˈvaɪ.dər/
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Noun

1.

a person or thing that divides or separates something

Example:
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The wall acts as a divider between the two rooms.
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She used a room divider to create a private space.
Synonym:
separatorpartitionbarrierscreendivider panel
2.

a mathematical term for a number that divides another number exactly without leaving a remainder

Example:
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In the equation 10 ÷ 2 = 5, 2 is the divider.
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Finding the common dividers of two numbers is a basic math skill.
Synonym:
divisorfactor
3.

a pair of compasses with very sharp points, used for measuring distances on maps or for dividing lines into equal parts

Example:
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The cartographer used a divider to accurately measure the distance between two cities on the map.
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Architects often use dividers for scaling drawings.
Synonym:
compasspair of dividers
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