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fraction - Meaning and Examples

Meaning of 'fraction' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Fraction [ n.]
- The act of breaking, or state of being broken, especially by violence.
- A portion; a fragment.
- One or more aliquot parts of a unit or whole number; an expression for a definite portion of a unit or magnitude.
2 . Fraction [ v. t.]
- To separate by means of, or to subject to, fractional distillation or crystallization; to fractionate; -- frequently used with out; as, to fraction out a certain grade of oil from pretroleum.

Meaning of 'fraction' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . fraction [ v]
Meaning (1):
- perform a division
Example in sentence:
  • Can you divide 49 by seven?