\begin{definition}[Definition:Divisor (Algebra)/Terminology]
Let $\struct {R, +, \times}$ be a ring.
Let $x, y \in R$.
Let $x \divides y$ denote that '''$x$ divides $y$'''.
Then the following terminology can be used: 
: $x$ is a '''divisor''' of $y$
: $y$ is a '''multiple''' of $x$
: $y$ is '''divisible by''' $x$.
In the field of Euclidean geometry, in particular:
: $x$ '''measures''' $y$.
To indicate that $x$ does ''not'' divide $y$, we write $x \nmid y$.
Category:Definitions/Divisors
Category:Definitions/Divisibility
\end{definition}