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bisect

/baɪˈsɛkt/

noun

Meaning

  • A bisector, which divides into two equal parts.

  • An envelope, card, or fragment thereof showing an affixed cut half of a regular issued stamp, over which one or more postal markings have been applied. Typically used in wartime when normal lower rate stamps may not be available.

verb

Meaning

  • To cut or divide into two parts.

Synonyms

dichotomize,
dimidiate