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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDepartment
/dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
A distinct part or division of a larger organization, often with specific responsibilities.
"The marketing department is responsible for promoting the company's products." - 2
A specialized area of study or professional activity.
"She works in the finance department at the university."
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the French word 'département', ultimately stemming from the Latin verb 'departire', meaning 'to divide or distribute'. It entered the English language in the late 18th century to describe a separate division of a large organization, government, or specialized field of study.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Department" is said worldwide
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Département
Transliteration: deh-par-teh-mahn
"Le département des ventes a atteint ses objectifs."
Abteilung
Transliteration: ab-ty-lung
"Die Abteilung für Forschung hat neue Projekte gestartet."
Dipartimento
Transliteration: dee-par-ti-men-to
"Il dipartimento delle risorse umane sta assumendo."
Departamento
Transliteration: de-par-ta-men-to
"El departamento de ventas ha aumentado sus ingresos."
Departamento
Transliteration: de-par-ta-men-to
"O departamento de marketing lançou uma nova campanha."
विभाग
Transliteration: vibhag
"विभाग ने नई नीतियों की घोषणा की।"
部门
Transliteration: bùmén
"这个部门负责公司的财务管理。"
부서
Transliteration: buseo
"그 부서는 새로운 프로젝트를 시작했습니다."
部門
Transliteration: bumon
"その部門は新しい製品を開発しています。"
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