The term division refers to a mathematical operation that involves dividing one number by another. It is used to determine how many times a given number can be divided into another, and what remains after each division. In its basic form, division is represented as a slash (/) followed by the dividend and divisor separated by the slash. For example, 10/4 means that ten is divided by four with a remainder of two. Division also refers to a process or act of separating into parts or groups, or a state of being separated into such parts or groups. In this sense, division can refer to any kind of separation, including the splitting of a company or organization into different branches or departments, or the disaggregation of data for analysis.