A Scale Division is the smallest graduation on a measuring scale. On a common ruler it might be 1/16th of an inch, or perhaps 1mm.
On a weighing scale, it might be 1 gram, or one ounce.
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No, it can also be division.
The scale divisions indicate the value of measuring units of volume, temperature, pressure, etc.
Significant Figures
That refers to the marks - for example, a ruler may be marked with centimeters and millimeters. The centimeter marks are somewhat longer (to distinguish them easily); the millimeter marks are usually the smallest division - the smallest unit that is marked on the scale.
LC= Value of one main scale division Total number of divisions on vernier