chapter

1. chapter (noun) — sense 1

Definition: One of the main sections into which a published work is divided, especially a book.

Example: Detective novel writers try to keep up the suspense until the last chapter.

2. chapter (noun) — sense 2

Definition: One of the main sections into which a published work is divided, especially a book.: A section of a work, a collection of works, or fragments of works, often manuscripts or transcriptions, created by scholars or advocates, not the original authors, to aid in finding portions of the texts.

Example: CHAPTER - One of the principal divisions of a book, and, in reference to the Bible, one of the larger sections into which its books are divided. This division, as well as that consisting of verses, was introduced to facilitate reference, and not to indicate any natural or accurate division of the subjects treated in the books.

3. chapter (noun) — sense 3

Definition: Certain ecclesiastical bodies (under canon law): An assembly of monks, prebendaries and/or other clergymen connected with a cathedral, conventual or collegiate church, or of a diocese, usually presided over by the dean.

4. chapter (verb) — sense 4

Definition: To divide into chapters.

5. chapter (verb) — sense 5

Definition: To put into a chapter.

6. chapter (verb) — sense 6

Definition: To use administrative procedure to remove someone.

Example: If you're a single parent [soldier] and you can't find someone to take care of your children, they will chapter you out [administrative elimination from the service]. And yet if you use someone not certified, they get mad.