individual division
[/ˌɪndɪˈvɪdʒuəl dɪˈvɪʒən/]
nounpl: individual divisions
divisão individual
1. A category or classification in sports competitions where athletes compete separately based on personal characteristics such as age, weight, or skill level rather than as part of a team
The gymnastics competition features an individual division for each age group.
A competição de ginástica apresenta uma divisão individual para cada faixa etária.
2. The separation or allocation of something into distinct parts or sections based on individual or personal criteria
The company implemented an individual division of labor to increase productivity.
A empresa implementou uma divisão individual do trabalho para aumentar a produtividade.
3. In organizational contexts, a department or unit that operates with individual accountability and separate functions
Each individual division of the corporation maintains its own budget.
Cada divisão individual da corporação mantém seu próprio orçamento.
In Brazil, 'divisão individual' is widely used in sports competitions (martial arts, swimming, track and field, weightlifting) and corporate environments. It reflects the emphasis on meritocracy and individual achievement in both competitive sports and business structures. In the USA, this term is particularly common in youth sports organizations and academic competitions where age or skill-based groupings are essential for fair competition.
Related Idioms & Phrases
compete in the individual division
advance from individual division to team division
individual division winner
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