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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

department

/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/ noun · British & US
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What does department mean?

noun

A section of a large organization or a part of a country or city, typically with its own administration. A department is also a room or area in a building used for a particular purpose.

Example

"The university has several departments, including the English department and the mathematics department."

Definition generated by AI and curated by RJS Tech Solutions LLP.

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