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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- features:
- Word Explorer, Word Parts
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| definition: |
a separate part of a large organization, such as a government, school, or business.
The camera department is on the third floor of the store.He teaches in the history department at the college.- synonyms:
- division
- similar words:
- agency, branch, bureau, section
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| related words: |
chapter, division, domain |
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| derivations: |
departmental (adj.), departmentally (adv.) |
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