Department: meaning, definitions and examples

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department

[ dɪˈpɑːrtmənt ]

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workplace

A distinct part of a larger organization, such as a government or business, that deals with a specific function or area of activity.

Synonyms

branch, division, section

Examples of usage

She works in the marketing department.
The HR department is responsible for hiring new employees.

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education

A specialized division of a large institution, such as a university, that offers instruction in a particular field of study.

Synonyms

college, faculty, school

Examples of usage

The department of biology offers a wide range of courses.
She is a professor in the psychology department.

Translations

Translations of the word "department" in other languages:

🇵🇹 departamento

🇮🇳 विभाग

🇩🇪 Abteilung

🇮🇩 departemen

🇺🇦 відділ

🇵🇱 dział

🇯🇵 部門 (bumon)

🇫🇷 département

🇪🇸 departamento

🇹🇷 departman

🇰🇷 부서 (buseo)

🇸🇦 قسم (qism)

🇨🇿 oddělení

🇸🇰 oddelenie

🇨🇳 部门 (bùmén)

🇸🇮 oddelek

🇮🇸 deild

🇰🇿 бөлім

🇬🇪 დეპარტამენტი (departamenti)

🇦🇿 şöbə

🇲🇽 departamento

Word origin

The word 'department' originated from the French word 'département' in the early 18th century. It was initially used to refer to a separate division or branch within a larger organization. Over time, the term became widely adopted in English-speaking countries to describe specialized units within institutions or businesses.

See also: depart, departed, departing, departments, departure.