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Definition of “divider

divider (dɪˈvaɪdəPronunciation for divider

Definitions

noun

  1.  Also called room dividera screen or piece of furniture placed so as to divide a room into separate areas
  2. a person or thing that divides
  3. electronics an electrical circuit with an output that is a well-defined fraction of the given input  ⇒ a voltage divider 

Usage examples

  • This time, however, the divider had been drawn across the large room, making two smaller ones.
    Fraser, Anthea, The Gospel Makers (1994)
  • Today, major roads in big cities have a fence all along the length of their central divider to prevent pedestrians from crossing randomly.
    Business Today (2002)
  • The Maybach also can be set up as a chauffeured car, with a glass divider to ensure the driver has no sight or sound of what goes on behind.
    The Mercury, Sunday Tasmanian (2004)
  • The chain mail room divider is certainly stylish, but is it functional?
    Times, Sunday Times (2002)
  • Thermistors are used in a potential divider to become a temperature sensing circuit.
    Chapman, C. & Horsley, M. & Small, E., Technology Basic Facts (1990)

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