department
de
di
part
ˈpɑrt
paart
ment
mənt
mēnt
British pronunciation
/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/

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

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.
02

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

department definition and meaning
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He found a great gift in the music department.
She works in the book department of the large store.
03

a specialized sphere of knowledge

04

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

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