podzial

Podział is a Polish noun meaning division, partition, or distribution. It derives from the verb podzielić (to divide) and is used across many fields to describe the act of separating a whole into parts or allocating resources among recipients.

In mathematics and logic, podział refers to a partition of a set: a collection of non-overlapping subsets whose union is the entire set. The term is also used in everyday language to talk about the division of tasks (podział zadań) or responsibilities among people.

In administration and geography, podział denotes how a country or region is divided into smaller units, such as voivodeships, counties, and gminas in Poland, or analogous territorial divisions in other countries. It also appears in discussions of administrative reorganizations and governance structures.

In economics, law, and everyday use, podział describes the allocation or sharing of resources, costs, profits, or property. Examples include podział kosztów (distribution of costs), podział zysków (division of profits), and podział majątku (partition of property) in contexts such as contracts, inheritances, or partnerships.

In biology, podział refers to cell division (podział komórkowy), the process by which a cell divides to form new cells. This includes mitotic division (podział mitotyczny) and meiotic division (podział mejotyczny), among other related processes described in cellular biology.