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A function, implemented in many programming languages, that returns the result of a…A function, implemented in many programming languages, that returns the result of a division of two integers.
Meaning
8 sensesA function, implemented in many programming languages, that returns the result of a division of two integers.
A section of a web page, or the div element that represents it in HTML code.
(UK)A division; a lesson.
(UK)Division; a subject with multidisciplinary scope.
A division.
Divergence; a kind of differential operator.
(Ireland, UK, slang, uncountable)Divinity, as a school subject.
(Ireland, UK, slang)A foolish person; an idiot.
Origin
Clipping of division. Clipping of divergence. Clipping of divinity. UK, 1980s. ClippingClipping of division.
Clipping of divergence.
Clipping of divinity.
UK, 1980s. Clipping of divvy (“a foolish person”).
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