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Meaning of long division | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A procedure for dividing multidigit numbers, breaking down the division into a series of easier steps.

countable, uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch schriftliche Division
Español división larga
Suomi jakokulma
Français division longue division posée
Italiano divisione in colonna divisione lunga
Nederlands staartdeling
Português divisão longa

Examples

“Lord Harvey is doing his best to find⟳ if there be a 'yes' in the world. It would require⟳—what is that rule⟳ in arithmetic? ah!—long division, to reckon up the number⟳ of refusals he has had this season!”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

long dozen Long Drax long drink long drink of water long drop long drum

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