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Department

Organizational unit within an institution.

division section

A department is an organizational unit within a company, government agency, or institution responsible for managing specific functions, activities, or areas of expertise.

Etymology

From Old French departement, from Latin departīmentum, meaning 'departure, division'.

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A department is like a team within a bigger group, such as a school or company, that focuses on a specific job.

FAQ

What is a department? It's a division within an organization
What do departments do? They handle specific tasks or areas of responsibility
Who leads a department? Typically, a manager or director

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

division section unit

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

organization institution

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

finance department marketing department human resources department

Meronyms — Parts or Components

employees budget equipment

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

company government agency university

Indexes

administrative division organizational structure

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