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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Among its many subdivisions, Sierra Railroad Company (SRC) includes Sierra Northern Railway (SERA), Sierra Energy as well as recently acquired RailPower.
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Its zone includes wealthy neighborhoods like the Windsong subdivision, where houses can reach as high as $10 million, according to Realtor.com listings.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Meanwhile, a 3,100-square-foot home in a newer subdivision, and its 5-acre lot, sold for $2.8 million.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
For example, a new subdivision of 25 homes assessed at $500,000 each could generate over $400,000 in annual property taxes.
—John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
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David Blekhman, Forbes.com, 15 July 2025
Its zone includes wealthy neighborhoods like the Windsong subdivision, where houses can reach as high as $10 million, according to Realtor.com listings.
—Zoey Thomas, The Orlando Sentinel, 15 July 2025
Meanwhile, a 3,100-square-foot home in a newer subdivision, and its 5-acre lot, sold for $2.8 million.
—Tom Daykin, jsonline.com, 14 July 2025
For example, a new subdivision of 25 homes assessed at $500,000 each could generate over $400,000 in annual property taxes.
—John Emmanuel, Hartford Courant, 14 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for subdivision
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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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