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divisional

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈvɪʒənəɫ// UK //dɪvˈɪʒənəl// di·vi·sion·al

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.


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'.

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