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Short Division

Definition: Short division is a method of dividing two numbers using steps that involve dividing, multiplying, and subtracting in a concise manner. It is commonly used as an efficient technique for solving mathematical division problems.

Parts of Speech:

• Noun: short division
• Verb: short divide

Senses:

1. Noun: The mathematical process of dividing one number by another using the short division method.
2. Verb: To divide numbers using the short division method.

Usages:

Popular Usage:

Noun: Short division is extensively taught in elementary mathematics curricula as an efficient way to divide numbers.

Verb: Remember to short divide the large dividend by the divisor to obtain the quotient quickly.

Local Usage:

Noun: In this region, students employ short division to solve complex division problems in a shorter span of time.

Verb: Our math teacher insists that we short divide every problem without relying on long division.

Sample Sentences:

Noun:

1. Practicing short division helps students develop their mental math skills.
2. The fifth-grade students struggled with remembering the correct steps for short division.

Verb:

1. Can you short divide 256 by 8?
2. He quickly short divided the numbers, arriving at the correct answer in no time.

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