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long division
noun
mathematics : a way of dividing one number by another number that involves several steps which are written out
Full Definition of LONG DIVISION
: arithmetical division in which the several steps involved in the division are indicated in detail
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First Known Use of LONG DIVISION
1827
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long division
noun
Definition of LONG DIVISION for Kids
: division in arithmetic that involves several steps that are written out
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