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Meaning of "dividers" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF DIVIDERS

dividers  [dɪˈvaɪdəz] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF DIVIDERS

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Dividers is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES DIVIDERS MEAN IN ENGLISH?

dividers

Calipers

A caliper is a device used to measure the distance between two opposite sides of an object. A caliper can be as simple as a compass with inward or outward-facing points. The tips of the caliper are adjusted to fit across the points to be measured, the caliper is then removed and the distance read by measuring between the tips with a measuring tool, such as a ruler. It is used in many fields such as mechanical engineering, metalworking, forestry, woodworking, science and medicine.

Definition of dividers in the English dictionary

The definition of dividers in the dictionary is a type of compass with two pointed arms, used for measuring lines or dividing them.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH DIVIDERS


alexanders
ˌælɪɡˈzɑːndəz
Bermudas
bəˈmjuːdəz
blinders
ˈblaɪndəz
Borders
ˈbɔːdəz
Childers
ˈtʃɪldəz
cinders
ˈsɪndəz
Enders
ˈɛndəz
Flanders
ˈflɑːndəz
flinders
ˈflɪndəz
glanders
ˈɡlændəz
Guelders
ˈɡɛldəz
malanders
ˈmæləndəz
mallanders
ˈmæləndəz
orders
ˈɔːdəz
rounders
ˈraʊndəz
sallenders
ˈsæləndəz
Saunders
ˈsɔːndəz
suspenders
səˈspendəz
waders
ˈweɪdəz

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE DIVIDERS

dividable
dividant
divide
divided
divided highway
divided skirt
dividedly
dividedness
dividend
dividend cover
dividend yield
dividendless
divider
dividing
dividing line
dividual
dividuous
divinable
divination
divinator

WORDS THAT END LIKE DIVIDERS

clerk in holy orders
do wonders
East Flanders
firing on all cylinders
holy orders
in holy orders
league leaders
mail orders
major orders
marching orders
minor orders
padded shoulders
Randers
Scottish Borders
sealed orders
snakes and ladders
Space Invaders
take holy orders
under starter´s orders
West Flanders

Synonyms and antonyms of dividers in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «dividers» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF DIVIDERS

Find out the translation of dividers to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of dividers from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «dividers» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

分频器
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

divisores
570 millions of speakers

English

dividers
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

डिवाइडर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

فواصل
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

делители
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

divisores
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

বিভাজনযন্ত্র
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

diviseurs
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Pembahagi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Zirkel
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

分周器
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

분할
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Pembagi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

phân phối
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

பிரிப்பான்களைத்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

विभाजक
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

pergel
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

divisori
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

dzielniki
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

подільники
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

separatoare
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

διαχωριστικά
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

verdelers
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

avdelare
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

skillevegger
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of dividers

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «DIVIDERS»

The term «dividers» is quite widely used and occupies the 25.580 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «DIVIDERS» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about dividers

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «DIVIDERS»

Discover the use of dividers in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to dividers and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
The Guild Handbook of Scientific Illustration
Navigational and proportional dividers. Navigational dividers (top four) transfer points directly; proportional dividers (bottom two) can be set to enlarge or reduce dimensions. A knurled knob (a) loosens to permit an index bar (b) to line up a ...
Elaine R. S. Hodges, Guild of Natural Science Illustrators (U.S.), 2003
2
Engineering Drawing
Dividers are used to divide lines or curves into a number of equal parts (using trail method), to transfer measurement from one part of the drawing to another part and to step-off a series of equal distances on the drawing. In engineering ...
Basant Agrawal, 2008
3
Illustrator 10 for Windows and Macintosh
Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas. D Radial Dividers: Skew -128% Bug! In the Mac OS, the Radial and Concentric Skew functions are switched. Twill be fixed, we assume. SELECT/COPY In Chapter 5 you learned basic methods for creating.
Elaine Weinmann, Peter Lourekas, 2002
4
Beds and Bedroom Furniture
As a decorative feature, I decided to wedge the through-tenons on the ends of the drawer dividers with pear, which would contrast with the black walnut I chose for the chest's carcase. I also selected pear for the drawer sides and backs, so the ...
Fine Woodworking, Taunton Press, 1997
5
Illustrated Catalogue of mathematical, optical and ...
MATHEMATICAL INSTRUMENTS. 13 No 215. Polished Wood Box, inlaid, look and key, -with tray, leaving space below for paints, rules, &o. ; pair of 6J inch needle point Dividers, with pen, pencil, and bar ; pair of 4J inch plain Dividers ; pair of ...
‎1859
6
Illustrated Catalogue of mathematical, optical, and ...
Polished Wood Box, inlaid, lock and ke , with tray, leaving space below for paints, rules, &c.; pair 0 6% inch needle point Dividers, with en, pencil, and bar; pair of 4} inch plain Dividers; air of Li) inch needle point Dividers, with pen and pencil; ...
James W. QUEEN (AND CO.), 1859
7
Standards and Specifications for Metals and Metal Products: ...
Spring dividers, type A. — These dividers shall be provided with a circular band spring at the hinged end which shall cause the dividers to open and be held in a rigid manner. The dividers shall be adjustable by means of a nut traveling over a  ...
George Addison Wardlaw, 1933
8
Analysis and Design of Autonomous Microwave Circuits
the dynamic dividers, with fewer transistors, are easier to implement. The digital dividers enable a broad division bandwidth and nowadays operate up to very high frequency, although the power consumption increases with frequency.
Almudena Suarez, 2009
9
Gurley Manual of Surveying Instruments
Containing : Pair Dividers, 6£ inches long, with pen, pencil, and needle points, and lengthening bar; Pair plain Dividers, 5 J inches long; Steel Bow Pen, with spring; two Drawing Pen's, one 4£ inches long, and one 61 inches long; Half Circle ...
Gurley, W. & L. E., Troy, N.Y., 1871
10
MotorBoating
The most important part of the dividers is the hinge. it has to hold the legs firmly, and yet not be the least bit jerky as you move them. Above all, there must be no side play. You can replace bad points, but dividers with a poor hinge will be bum  ...

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «DIVIDERS»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term dividers is used in the context of the following news items.
1
Which pool covers are best at saving water? Cal Poly aims to find out
The study will examine different covers used in pools separated by concrete dividers in Cal Poly's test center — which is closed off to public use ... «The San Luis Obispo Tribune, Jul 15»
2
Ryanair Digs Deep Into Passenger Data for Amazon-Like Learnings
... Popsicle-colored desk dividers and a wall-length ideas board, part of the company's new creative-friendly headquarters featuring pool tables ... «Skift, Jul 15»
3
Professional artistry transforms homeowners' drab outside spaces
“Enclosing the yard with individual fencing panels gives the appearance of room dividers,” he said. He designed his back-yard breakfast room ... «Washington Post, Jul 15»
4
Community center hosts school supply drive
Donations of markers, loose-leaf paper, folders, marble notebooks, subject notebooks, binders, binder dividers, pens, pencils, erasers, glue, ... «Daily Comet, Jul 15»
5
'Things are moving along well' with Corvac
In a June meeting, dividers between the kennels were discussed, and on Wednesday Duncan said a solution to the caging needs at the pound ... «Hillsboro Times Gazette, Jul 15»
6
Family Promise collecting school supplies
They will be collecting the following items: book bags, three-ring binders, crayons, markers, pencils, loose-leaf paper, folders, dividers, index ... «Savannah Morning News, Jul 15»
7
Cheers and Jeers, July 8
The weeds in the dividers are out of control and there is a tree down right next to the sidewalk that has not been removed for over a month. «Peninsula Gateway, Jul 15»
8
autoban's duck + rice restaurant integrates abstracted geometric …
abstracted geometric patterns are integrated throughout the design, from the glazed façade to the metal screen dividers, which delineate the ... «Designboom, Jul 15»
9
AvFab Receives STC Approval In Mexico For 2-Place Divan In …
... is a comprehensive supplier of Original Equipment Manufacture interior products such as seats, divans, tables, toilets, cabinets and dividers. «AviationPros.com, Jul 15»
10
Laurentian Increases CCL Industries Price Target to C$180.00 (CCL …
The Avery segment includes manufacturing and selling of various consumer products, including labels, binders, dividers, sheet protectors and ... «WKRB News, Jul 15»

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« EDUCALINGO. Dividers [online]. Available <https://educalingo.com/en/dic-en/dividers>. May 2024 ».
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