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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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   The meaning of DEPARTMENT is a distinct sphere : province. How to use department in a sentence.

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   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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   Definition of department noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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

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   A department is one of the sections in an organization such as a government, business, or university. A department is also one of the sections in a large shop.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › departmentDepartment - definition of department by The Free Dictionary

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   department. (dɪˈpɑːtmənt) n. 1. a specialized division of a large concern, such as a business, store, or university: the geography department. 2. (Government, Politics & Diplomacy) a major subdivision or branch of the administration of a government. 3. (Education) a branch or subdivision of learning: physics is a department of science.