department

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   A separate part of a large organization, company, or shop.

   You'll find the kitchen knives in the hardware department.

2. 2
   noun

   An area of activity or knowledge that someone is responsible for.

   Cooking is my husband's department, not mine.

Common collocations

• department store Adjective + noun

From Middle English departement (“ceasing, end”), from Middle French département. Later senses borrowed from Modern French département. Doublet of département.

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