annie_l   Junior Editor

Divisible vs. Division

Able to be divided. Nine is evenly divisible only by itself, 3, and 1. Dividing 9 by any other number leaves a remainder.The act of dividing one number by another, as in long division.One of the parts into wh...

Dividend vs. Divisor

In a division problem, the number that is divided. In the problem 12 divided by 3, the dividend is 12.A share of the money earned by an investment or a business.In a division problem, the number that you divi...

Multiplicand vs. Multiplier

A number that is to be multiplied by another number. In the problem 2 * 8, 2 is the multiplicand.The number by which you multiply another. In the problem 2 * 8, 8 is the multiplier....

Addend vs. Addition

Any number that is added to another to form a sum. In the equation 6 + 4 = 10, the addends are 6 and 4.In math, addition is the adding together or two or more numbers to come up with a sum.A part of a buildin...

Divide vs. Multiply

To split into parts.In moth, if you divide one number by a second number, you figure out how many times the second number will go into the first. Twelve divided by 4 is 3, or 12 / 4 = 3.To share something. Let's divide the ...

Add vs. Subtract

To find the sum of two or more numbers.To put one thing with another. Add the eggs to the flour.To take one number away from another. If you subtract 2 from 6, you get 4....

Definition vs. Dictionary

An explanation of the meaning of a word or phrase.A book such as this one that lists words in a language in alphabetical order and explains what they mean....

Academic vs. Academy

To do with study and learning. Anna loves sports but hates academic work.Someone who teaches in a university or college or someone who does research.A private junior high, middle school, or high school....

Council vs. Counsel

A group of people chosen to look after the interests of a town, a county, or an organization, as in the city council.To listen to people's problems and give advice. My mom counseled me on how to study for the test....

Pen vs. Pencil

An instrument used for writing or drawing with ink.A small, enclosed area for sheep, cattle, pigs, or other animals.To keep or shut up in a pen.An instrument used for drawing and writing. A pencil ...