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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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   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, etymology, and related phrases.

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   Learn the meaning of department as a noun, with synonyms, examples, and word history. A department is a division of a complex whole, a branch of a government or business, or a section of a store or school.

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › departmentdepartment noun - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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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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   A department is a specialized division of a large organization, such as a government, business, or school. It can also refer to a territorial and administrative district in some countries, or a sphere of knowledge or activity.