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long division

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.81 in modern English

Syllables
long -di-vi-sion
IPA
17
Scrabble Score
12
Letters
4
Syllables
8
Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A procedure for dividing multidigit numbers, breaking down the division into a series of easier steps.

Countable; Uncountable

Example Sentences

Usage

Inflected Forms

long divisions (plural)

Frequently Paired Words

short division bus stop

Questions

What does long division mean?
A procedure for dividing multidigit numbers, breaking down the division into a series of easier steps.

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