Division

Organizational unit within an institution.

dept department

A division is an organizational unit within a company, government agency, or other institution responsible for specific functions or areas of operation.

From Old French divisiun, from Latin divisio, from divinus (of a god) + -io (suffix denoting action)

A division is like a team within a bigger company, each focusing on a specific part of the business.

What is a division? It's a major unit within an organization
What do divisions typically do? They focus on specific products, services, or functions
How are divisions different from departments? Divisions often have more autonomy and responsibility than smaller departments

department section unit

organization entity

business unit subsidiary branch

company government agency institution

administrative division organizational structure