As a Noun: 1. The calculation of the number of times a smaller number goes into a larger number. English = division. 2. The result you get when you calculate the number of times a smaller number goes into a larger number. 3. The result that you get when you add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together. English = average. As a Verb or Adjective: 1. To calculate how many times a smaller number goes into a larger number. English = divide. 2. To add two or more numbers together and divide the total by the number of numbers you added together. English = average.