short division

noun

, Mathematics.

division, especially by a one-digit divisor, in which the steps of the process are performed mentally and are not written down.

short division

the division of numbers, usually integers, that can be worked out mentally rather than on paper

First recorded in 1895–1900

"That would be long and short division," said she; but her voice faltered in saying it.

We need the square arithmetic board used for the first partial multiplications and for short division.

When complex fillings are introduced, subject is helped out; does not have to put so much into the short division.

I must devote a short division of this chapter to the earwig.

Short division the more interesting and means greater complication.

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