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subdivision definition

sub·di·vi·sion (sub′di viz̸h′ən; also, and for 3 always, sub′di viz̸h′ən)

noun

  1. a subdividing or being subdivided
  2. one of the parts resulting from subdividing
  3. a piece of land resulting from this; esp., a large tract subdivided into small parcels for sale

Etymology: LL(Ec) subdivisio

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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