department

//dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt//
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Noun

departmentSingular
departmentsPlural
1

A division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop, dealing with a specific subject, commodity, or area of activity.

She works in the marketing department.

2

An administrative district in France and other countries.

She lives in the department of Var in southern France.

3

A specified aspect or quality.

Cooking is not my department.