splitrule
nounUK /ˈsplɪtruːl/
US /ˈsplɪtruːl/
A splitrule is a rule that tells how something should be divided into parts.
The teacher made a splitrule so each group got the same number of crayons.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A rule in a game that says how to break a tie.
When both teams had the same score, the splitrule said they would play one more round.
3. A rule for separating things into groups.
The splitrule helped us sort the toys into big and small boxes.
4. A rule about how to share something fairly.
The splitrule said everyone gets one cookie first.