divisjonen

Divisjonen is the definite form of the Norwegian noun for division. It is used to refer to the act of dividing in mathematics, and more broadly to any large organizational or hierarchical unit, including military divisions, corporate divisions, or sports divisions. The term appears in both everyday language and technical contexts.

In mathematics, division is an arithmetic operation that determines how many times one number (the dividend) contains another (the divisor). The result is the quotient. Notation includes the symbols ÷ and /. Long division is a common manual method. Division by zero is undefined, and division interacts with fractions, proportions, and real numbers.

In organizational contexts, a divisjon denotes a large unit within a company, a ministry, or a military organization. In the military, a division typically comprises several brigades and serves as a major combat formation. In sports, divisions denote tiers within a league or competition.

Etymology and usage: the term derives from Latin divisio, via French division. In Norwegian, divisjonen is formed by adding the definite article to divisjon; the plural is divisjoner. The English cognate is division.