American English pronunciation
How to pronounce department
IPA transcription: [dɪ'pɑɹtmənt]
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Noun
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a specialized division of a large organization
“you'll find it in the hardware department”
“she got a job in the historical section of the Treasury”
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the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
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a specialized sphere of knowledge
“baking is not my department”
“his work established a new department of literature”
Usage examples
- The following list shows the postal codes for the capitals of each department.
- However, some essential services remained in operation and some departments received funding in legislation.
- State Department of Motor Vehicles regulations apply.
- The first floor accommodated the costume department and office.
- He stayed in the army serving in the quartermaster's department.
- On that occasion he became Minister of State at the Department of the Environment.
- Many police departments have their own official code of conduct.
- If you have an issue in the workplace, you are encouraged to contact the HR department.
- His death is registered with the War Department in Washington.
- After the war, he returned to the War Department as director of civilian personnel.