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Word

divisional

Phoneticsdi·vi·sion·al

US/dɪˈvɪʒənəɫ/

UK/dɪvˈɪʒənəl/

Definition

adj. relating to a specific section or group within a larger organization, especially in sports leagues.

adj. relating to a division within an organization or a competitive league structure. Typically used attributively to describe matches, rankings, or administrative units.

Examples

“The team won their first divisional game of the season.”

“Winning the divisional title ensures the team a higher seed in the upcoming national playoffs.”

“The company underwent a divisional restructuring to ensure that each regional branch had more autonomy over its local marketing budget and recruitment strategies.”

Examples

simple

“The team won their first divisional game of the season.”

contextual

“Winning the divisional title ensures the team a higher seed in the upcoming national playoffs.”

complex

“The company underwent a divisional restructuring to ensure that each regional branch had more autonomy over its local marketing budget and recruitment strategies.”

Usage

Typically used attributively before a noun like 'game', 'rivalry', or 'manager'.

Word family

Domain

Sports

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Level
B2 · Upper Intermediate
Frequency
Frequent
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