B2
division vs subdivision
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| divisionnoun/dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ | Meaning one part of a large organization; also splitting something into parts, or disagreement between people | Goes with sales division | Example She was promoted to head of the sales division. |
| subdivisionnoun/ˈsʌb.dɪˌvɪʒ.ən/ | Meaning a smaller part made by dividing something; in the US, an area of land divided for building houses | Goes with new subdivision | Example The county approved plans for a new subdivision with two hundred homes. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
Developers plan to build a on the old farm.