department
word
/dɪˈpɑɹtmənt/
di-PART-muhnt
/dɪpˈɑːtmənt/
di-PAHT-muhnt
Definition
A department is a specific part of a large organization, government, university, or store that focuses on a certain function or activity.
Usage & Nuances
Commonly used with universities ('English department'), companies ('marketing department'), government ('police department'), and retail stores ('toy department'). Not used for geographic areas (use 'region', 'district'). Usually formal or neutral.
Spanish: departamento - sección (institución)Portuguese (BR): departamento - setor (empresa)Portuguese (PT): departamento - secção (instituição)Chinese (Simplified): 部门 - 系（大学）Chinese (Traditional): 部門 - 系（大學）Hindi: विभागArabic: قسمBengali: বিভাগRussian: отделJapanese: 部門Vietnamese: phòng banKorean: 부서Turkish: bölümUrdu: محکمہIndonesian: departemen
Example Sentences
The math department is on the second floor.
basic
She works in the sales department.
basic
This store has a toy department.
basic
I need to contact the human resources department about my contract.
natural
Our university's English department is hosting the seminar next week.
natural
If you have any questions, please ask someone from the IT department.
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