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dividers

/dɪˈvaɪ.dɚz/
di · vid · ers
Plural:dividers
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dividers Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

Partitions, screens, or tabbed sheets used to separate spaces, compartments, or sections within a room, container, or binder (plural of divider).

Example

"She organized her history notes in a three-ring binder using color-coded plastic dividers."

2

A measuring instrument consisting of two hinged legs ending in sharp points, used in drafting, navigation, and geometry for measuring distances or transferring measurements.

Example

"The navigator used a pair of brass dividers to measure the distance between the two islands on the nautical chart."

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Word Nuance & Usage

When referring to the V-shaped measuring instrument used in drafting and navigation, 'dividers' is a pluralia tantum noun (like 'scissors' or 'pliers') and is often paired with 'a pair of'.

• Nearby Words

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dividend
divider
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divination
divine
divinely

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Dividers. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/dividers
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