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Department

/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/
A segment or division of a larger organization, typically responsible for specific tasks or activities.

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Examples:

She works in the sales department.The police department is just down the street.

Etymology:

etymology
From Old French departement, derived from departir meaning to divide or separate, tracing back to the Latin dispertire.

Usage Statistics:

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