department — a division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop, dealing with a specific subject, commodity, or area of activity
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop, dealing with a specific subject, commodity, or area of activity
Pronunciation (IPA): /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
Example Sentences
- The IT department fixed my computer, but now it only speaks Korean!
- I got lost in the department store and ended up in the pet section buying a goldfish.
- Each department has its own budget and responsibilities.
department
NOUN[/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/]
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop, dealing with a specific subject, commodity, or area of activity
Workers in different departments handle specialized tasks on separate floors
From department to apartment, files find their compartment!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from French 'département', which comes from Latin 'partire' (to divide). It emerged from the concept of dividing a large organization into separate sections for administrative purposes.
Breakdown
de- (away) + partire (to divide) + -ment (result or state of action). The prefix 'de-' combined with 'partire' creates the sense of dividing something into distinct parts.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The IT department fixed my computer, but now it only speaks Korean!”
“I got lost in the department store and ended up in the pet section buying a goldfish.”
“Each department has its own budget and responsibilities.”
“The fire department responded quickly to the emergency call.”
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