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   department

   /dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/

   noun

   • 1. a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or business, dealing with a specific area of activity: "the council's finance department" Similar divisionsectionsectorsubsectionsubdivisionunitbrancharmwingsegmentcompartmentofficebureauagencyministry
   • ▪ an administrative district in France and other countries: "the turnout was particularly low in rural departments" Similar districtadministrative districtcantonprovinceterritorystatecountyshireparishregionareazonesectordivisionarchaic:demesne
   • ▪ an area of special expertise or responsibility: "that's not my department" Similar domainterritoryrealmprovincepreservejurisdictionspheresphere of activityareaarea of interestfieldlinespecialityspecialismarea of responsibilityresponsibilitydutyfunctionbusinessaffairchargetaskoccupationjobconcerninformal:pigeonbabybagthingbailiwickturf
   • ▪ a specified aspect or quality: "he was a bit lacking in the height department"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Old French departement, from departir (see depart). The original sense was ‘division or distribution’, later ‘separation’, hence ‘a separate part’ (core sense, mid 18th century).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDEPARTMENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   • Department: Italian Translation

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   • Znaczenie Department, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary

     department definicja: 1. a part of an organization such as a...

   • Department in Japanese

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3. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDEPARTMENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   noun. a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system. Synonyms: segment, unit, section, bureau, branch. one of the principal branches of a governmental organization: the sanitation department.

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   Learn the various meanings and uses of the word department, from a distinct sphere or category to a division of a government, business, or school. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDEPARTMENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   Learn the meaning of department as a noun in different contexts, such as government, business, school, or store. See synonyms, pronunciation, and usage examples of department.

7. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › departmentDepartment - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms | Vocabulary.com

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   A department is one section or part of a larger group, like a company or a school. The philosophy department of a university is just one of many, including English, math, and sociology. Your local hospital has an emergency department, as well as surgical and mental health departments, or units.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › learner-englishDEPARTMENT | meaning - Cambridge Learner's Dictionary

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   A department is a part of an organization that deals with a particular area of work, such as sales, English, or education. Learn more about the meaning, usage, and translations of department with examples and a translator tool.