div

¹ American  

1. Mathematics, Mechanics. divergence.

2. Music. divisi.

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div. ² American  

abbreviation

1. divide.

2. divided.

3. dividend.

4. division.

5. divisor.

6. divorced.

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Div. ³ American  

abbreviation

1. divine.

2. divinity.

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div ¹ British  

/ dɪv /

noun

1. maths short for divergence

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div ² British  

/ dɪv /

noun

1. slang:prison a stupid or foolish person

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Etymology

Origin of div

C20: probably shortened and changed from _deviant

Example Sentences

The sum of div FΔV over all the small boxes approximating E is approximately ∭Ediv FdV.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

On the other hand, the sum of div FΔV over all the small boxes approximating E is the sum of the fluxes over all these boxes.

From Textbooks • Mar. 30, 2016

Looks like Rangers will have company in the 3rd div soon.

From BBC • Nov. 9, 2012

"It's not going to happen at this moment, they have a good squad for div 3, and don't need an old codger like me!" he tweeted.

From The Guardian • Aug. 7, 2012

What we call derivative forms, such as deva besides div, are originally varieties in the formation of words, that in time proved useful, and through repeated employment obtained their special application.

From The Silesian Horseherd - Questions of the Hour by Müller, F. Max (Friedrich Max)