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British pronunciation/dɪpˈɑːtmənt/
American pronunciation/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/

Definitie & Betekenis van "department"

01

departement, afdeling

a part of an organization such as a university, government, etc. that deals with a particular task

What is a "department"?

A department is a specific part of an organization, university, or government that focuses on a particular area of work, study, or responsibility. In a university, it refers to a division that specializes in a subject, such as mathematics or history, while in a workplace, it handles tasks like finance or human resources. Departments help organize work or study into smaller groups to make tasks and goals more manageable and efficient.

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He's applying for a job in the legal department of that firm.
I need to talk to someone in the marketing department about our new campaign.
My brother works in the finance department of a big corporation.
02

afdeling, sectie

an area within a large store where a specific category of goods are sold
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He found a great gift in the music department.
She works in the book department of the large store.
The cosmetics department was brightly lit with mirrors everywhere.
03

afdeling, gebied

a specialized sphere of knowledge
04

departement

the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
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