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

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

If F were the curl of vector field G, then div F = div curl G = 0.

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

"We div it more to eat," said Clinton, "and I'll tum and seep with it, and cuddle up to its back, and Dowler shan't touch it."

From Summerfield or, Life on a Farm by Lee, Day Kellogg