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Definition & Meaning of "department"in English

Department
01

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

department definition and meaning
Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Inanimate
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
departments

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.

Examples
He's applying for a job in the legal department of that firm. 
02

an area within a large store where a specific category of goods are sold 

department definition and meaning
Examples
He found a great gift in the music department. 
03

a specialized sphere of knowledge 

04

a division of a country or organization with specific administrative responsibilities 

Examples
Paris is located in the Île-de-France department. 
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