English · Work & Business
department
/dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
[/dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/]
division of an organization
Beginnernoun
Definition
A part of a large organization, business, or government that deals with a particular area of work.
Example
She works in the marketing department, while her brother works in finance at the same company.
She works in the marketing department, while her brother works in finance at the same company.
Etymology
From French 'département', from 'départir' (to divide, separate).
How & Where It’s Used
Used in companies, universities, government, and large stores.