[di-vahy-zer] 
| 1. | a number by which another number, the dividend, is divided. |
| 2. | a number contained in another given number a certain integral number of times, without a remainder. |
| di·vi·sor (dĭ-vī'zər) n. The quantity by which another quantity, the dividend, is to be divided. |
| divisor (dĭ-vī'zər) Pronunciation Key
A number used to divide another. In the equation 15 ÷ 3 = 5, 3 is the divisor. |
divisor
A quantity that evenly divides another quantity.
Unless otherwise stated, use of this term implies that the quantities involved are integers. (For non-integers, the more general term factor may be more appropriate.)
Example: 3 is a divisor of 15. Example: 3 is not a divisor of 14.
(1997-03-07)
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