time division

English

Alternative forms

• time-division

Noun

time division (countable and uncountable, plural time divisions)

1. (geology) A division of a geological period or extent of geological time.
2. (telecommunications) A time slot allocated to one of multiple users when a common channel (multipoint or broadcast) is shared.
3. Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see time,‎ division. The division of time.