Work and business / B1

di-PAHTM-uh-nt/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/

A department is a section of a large organisation: the sales department; the history department; a government department. A division can be larger; a team is smaller and more informal. Department store is a large shop with many sections. Head of department is a common job title. Abbreviation: dept. Do not use it for a single small office with no sections.

Meaning

A part of a large organisation that deals with a particular type of work.

Examples

• “She works in the sales department.”
• “Please take this form to the finance department.”
• “She was transferred to another department.”

Good to know

the + type + department. department store. head of department. Smaller: team. Abbreviation: dept.

Near in meaning

section

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