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noun
1.
a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system.
2.
one of the principal branches of a governmental organization: the sanitation department.
3.
(initial capital letter) one of the principal divisions of the U.S. federal government, headed by a Secretary who is a member of the President's cabinet.
4.
a division of a business enterprise dealing with a particular area of activity: the personnel department.
5.
EXPANDa section of a retail store selling a particular class or kind of goods: the sportswear department.
6.
one of the sections of a school or college dealing with a particular field of knowledge: the English department.
7.
one of the large districts into which certain countries, as France, are divided for administrative purposes.
8.
a division of official business, duties, or functions: judicial departments.
9.
a sphere or province of activity, knowledge, or responsibility: Paying the bills is not my department.
10.
COLLAPSE(usually initial capital letter) U.S. Army. (formerly) a large geographical division of the U.S. or its possessions as divided for military and defense purposes: the Hawaiian Department.
Related forms
de·part·men·tal·ly, adverb
non·de·part·men·tal, adjective
non·de·part·men·tal·ly, adverb
pre·de·part·men·tal, adjective
EXPANDSynonyms
1. branch, bureau, section, unit, segment.
1. branch, bureau, section, unit, segment.
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Departmental
is always a great word to know.
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| a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison. |
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Word Origin & History
departmental
1791, "pertaining to a French department," from Fr. départmental, from O.Fr. departmental, from departement (see department). Meaning "of departmental systems generally" from 1832.
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