subdivision
noun
sub·di·vi·sion
ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən 
1
: an act or instance of subdividing
2
: something produced by subdividing: such as
a
: a subordinate part of a larger whole
political subdivisions
b
: a tract of land surveyed and divided into lots for purposes of sale
especially
: one with houses built on it
3
: a category in botanical classification ranking below a division and above a class
Examples of subdivision in a Sentence
a political subdivision of the state
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Existing mixed housing can be found in the Aberdeen and Keystone subdivisions.
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Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The subdivision is the furthest along of new residential developments recently planned for the area.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
Vaus then made a motion to adopt the resolution and approve the subdivision request.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Nichols’ ideas about subdivisions, zoning, and neighborhood associations would for decades influence other areas of development across the U.S. – defining the American suburb.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
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Amy Lavalley, Chicago Tribune, 8 June 2025
The subdivision is the furthest along of new residential developments recently planned for the area.
—Rose Evans, Idaho Statesman, 3 June 2025
Vaus then made a motion to adopt the resolution and approve the subdivision request.
—Julie Gallant, San Diego Union-Tribune, 27 May 2025
Nichols’ ideas about subdivisions, zoning, and neighborhood associations would for decades influence other areas of development across the U.S. – defining the American suburb.
—Alfredo Sosa, Christian Science Monitor, 18 May 2025
See All Example Sentences for subdivision
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“Subdivision.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/subdivision. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.
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subdivision
noun
sub·di·vi·sion
ˌsəb-də-ˈvizh-ən
1
: the act or process of subdividing
2
: one of the parts into which something is subdivided
Medical Definition
subdivision
noun
sub·di·vi·sion
ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən
: a category in botanical classification ranking below a division and above a class
Legal Definition
subdivision
noun
sub·di·vi·sion
ˈsəb-də-ˌvi-zhən
1
: an act or instance of subdividing
obtain approval of his subdivision of the land
2
: a tract of land subdivided into lots
to provide streets and sewers for the subdivision
3
: a part made by subdividing
as prescribed in subdivision one of this section
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