dividers
Binder tab inserts
Dividers are a drafting tool resembling a compass but with two pointed legs instead of one point and a pencil.
Used for measuring distances on maps or transferring measurements: She set the dividers to the scale and walked them across the chart.
The term also refers to partitions that separate spaces—room dividers, highway dividers, drawer dividers—anything that creates distinct sections within a larger area.
Enclosed interior area
- cubiclePartitioned office workspace
- screenDisplay or barrier
- panelDistinct flat section
- wallVertical enclosing structure
section · compartment · segment · alcove · office · workspace · modular · freestanding
Device showing cardinal directions
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- measuringDetermining size or amount
- geometryScience of spatial relationships
drafting · engineering · architect · blueprint · drawing · proportional · spacing · technical
Boundary structure between properties
- borderOuter edge or limit
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
- perimeterShape's outer edge length
partition · line · median · lane · highway · centerline · roadway · traffic
Projection for gripping
- binderDevice securing loose pages
- folderContainer for loose papers
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
- sectionDistinct divided part
notebook · filing · organizer · labeled · color-coded · alphabetical · numbered · plastic
Division's numerical result
- dividendCorporate profit share
- divisorNumber you split by
- numeratorNumber being divided
- denominatorFraction's bottom number
fraction · ratio · calculation · arithmetic · equation · factor · remainder · algorithm
room
Enclosed interior area
wall · section · compartment · segment · alcove · office · workspace · modular · freestanding · accordion
compass
Device showing cardinal directions
- calipersAdjustable-jaw measuring device
- precisionAccuracy of measurement
- measuringDetermining size or amount
geometry · drafting · engineering · architect · blueprint · drawing · proportional · spacing · technical · instrument
fence
Boundary structure between properties
- borderOuter edge or limit
- barrierObstruction preventing passage
- demarcationFormal boundary setting
perimeter · partition · line · median · lane · highway · centerline · roadway · traffic · concrete
tab
Projection for gripping
- binderDevice securing loose pages
- folderContainer for loose papers
- indexAlphabetical guide to contents
section · notebook · filing · organizer · labeled · color-coded · alphabetical · numbered · plastic · cardboard
quotient
Division's numerical result
denominator · fraction · ratio · calculation · arithmetic · equation · factor · remainder · algorithm · operation
- binder suppliesthree-ring binder, ring binder, index tabs, index tab, tab
- filing systemsfiling systems, filing cabinets, file cabinets, manila folders, tickler file
- papercraftscrapbooking, cardmaking, albums, cards, stickers
- jewelry box partsvelvet lining, compartments
- partitionscubicles, office partitions, glass partitions, movable walls, knee walls
- horse trailershorse trailer, horsebox, gooseneck trailer, stock trailer, step up
dividersuniters
Those who merge groups
unifiers · peacemakers · bridge-builders · reconcilers · healers
- divide and conquerOvercome by fragmenting opposition
- digital divideUnequal access to computers/internet
- divided and conqueredSeparated opposition to defeat
- divide upSeparate into shares
- the digital divideUnequal technology access disparity
- divided upSeparated into portions