Department - definition, pronunciation, transcription

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Amer.  |dɪˈpɑːrtmənt|  American pronunciation of the word department
Brit.  |dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt|  British pronunciation of the word department

noun

- a specialized division of a large organization (syn: section)
you'll find it in the hardware department
- the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
- a specialized sphere of knowledge
baking is not my department
his work established a new department of literature

Extra examples

Your letter has been forwarded to our sales department.

When you get to the hospital, go directly to the X-ray department.

The university's math and science departments

The department of modern languages

She joined the town's police department.

Dave was lacking in the trustworthiness department.

Statistical department

Department of Health брит.

State Department амер.

Department of the Treasury амер.

Department of Commerce

Department of Energy

Department of Health

Department of Labor

Cooking is not my department.

Word forms

noun
singular: department
plural: departments
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