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Definition subdivision in British English

subdivision noun

noun
/ˈsʌbdɪˌvɪʒ(ə)n/
1

one small part of something that has already been divided into several larger parts

Example

Each department will be split into four subdivisions.

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2

the process of subdividing something

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3

an area of land that has been divided into smaller parts for building houses on

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Definition subdivision in British English