1. the symbol ∇ used to denote the gradient operator.
2. a part, portion
3. delegate
4. delegation
5. delete
6. delineavit

1. share; portion; part.
2. a differential operator which, operating on a function of several variables, gives the sum of the partial derivatives of the function with respect to the three orthogonal spatial coordinates; -- also called the gradient or grad. it is represented by an inverted greek capital delta (∇), and is thus because of its shape also called nabla, meaning harp in hebrew.

1. A middle english form of deal.
2. same as angiliwood.
3. an abbreviation of the latin delineavit, (he) drew it, placed after an artist's name on a picture.
4. A simplified spelling of dell.
5. an abbreviation of delaware;
6. [lowercase] of delegate.