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trisect

Definition:

verb - to divide into three equal parts.

Sense 1:

verb - mathematically dividing a line, angle, or shape into three equal parts.

Example sentence: The mathematician used a compass and a ruler to trisect the angle, creating three equal parts.

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Sense 2:

verb - to divide an area or region into three distinct localities.

Example sentence: The city council decided to trisect the city into downtown, uptown, and midtown districts to better manage resources.

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