1. The third-highest tier or level in a sports league system, typically in football/soccer
The team was relegated to the third division after a poor season.
O time foi rebaixado para a terceira divisão após uma temporada ruim.
2. A military unit or formation consisting of three brigades or equivalent subunits
The third division was deployed to the eastern front.
A terceira divisão foi implantada na frente oriental.
3. Any organizational tier or category ranked as third in hierarchical order
The company operates three distribution centers; this warehouse belongs to the third division.
A empresa opera três centros de distribuição; este armazém pertence à terceira divisão.