Phrase guide
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noun
A strategy for achieving political or military control.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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noun
An algorithm design technique that solves a problem by splitting it recursively into smaller problems until all of the remaining problems are trivial.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computer, computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, science, sciences
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noun
A phacoemulsification technique in which the nucleus is grooved and divided into halves.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
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proverb
In order to rule securely, do not allow alliances between your enemies.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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verb
To use a combination of political, military and economic strategies that aim to gain and maintain power by breaking up larger concentrations of power into chunks that individually have less power than the one implementing the strategy.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
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Synonyms: divide and rule
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History
Calque of Latin dīvide et imperā.
Across languages
7 source translations are retained for this English entry.
