sub·di·vi·sion 
/ˈsʌbdəˌvɪʒən/ noun
plural sub·di·vi·sions /ˈsʌbdəˌvɪʒən/ noun 1 [count] : one of the parts into which something is divided
▪ a political subdivision of the state 2 [noncount] : the act or process of dividing something into smaller parts
▪ The plan calls for (the) subdivision of the property into several building lots. 3 [count] US : an area of land that has been divided into smaller areas on which houses are built
▪ She lives in a new subdivision [=development] out in the suburbs.
▪ a political subdivision of the state
▪ The plan calls for (the) subdivision of the property into several building lots.
▪ She lives in a new subdivision [=development] out in the suburbs.
