Usage Note
Divisor is the number by which the Dividend is divided in a division operation. Together with Dividend and Quotient it forms the standard German terminology for division taught in school.
Examples
"Bei 20 geteilt durch 4 ist vier der Divisor."
Natural Translation
In 20 divided by 4, four is the divisor.
Literal Translation
In 20 divided by 4, four is the divisor.
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