in general, is the separating a thing into two or more parts.

Mechanical Division signifies that separation which is occasioned in the parts of a body by the aid of mechanical instruments, such as a mortar and pestle, a mill, &c.

military language, signifies generally a certain portion of an army, consisting of infantry and cavalry, either together or separately. The divisions of an army are the several brigades and squadrons of which it is composed. The divisions of a battalion are the several platoons into which a regiment or battalion is divided. The term is also applied to any number of men on military duty detached from an established body; as a division of artillery, a division of pioneers, &c.

the Royal Navy, a select number of ships in a fleet or squadron, under a commander, and distinguished by a particular flag or pendant. A squadron is commonly ranged into three divisions, that of the commanding officer being in the centre.

Algebra, and in Arithmetic. See Algebra, and Arithmetic.