subdivision
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/ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒn/
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/ˌsʌbdɪˈvɪʒn/
the process of breaking something into smaller parts
We need to do a subdivision of the project into smaller tasks.
a smaller part that something has been divided into
There are many subdivisions within the company's departments.
a piece of land divided into smaller plots for building houses
The new subdivision has beautiful houses with green lawns.