department
noun
a distinct part of anything arranged in divisions; a division of a complex whole or organized system.
departments
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pluralof department.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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The program is most profitable for large departments.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Oct. 2, 2026
University police departments are police departments, despite critiques of this model.
From Slate ● Oct. 2, 2026
I’ve worked at a big-box store for 14 years, mostly in the gardening and lumber departments.
From MarketWatch ● Oct. 2, 2026
Following a series of scandals that shook public trust in local government, Los Angeles City Council launched a massive charter reform to boost accountability across city departments.
From Los Angeles Times ● Oct. 1, 2026
The group was divided into thirty-eight departments, each focused on a different social reform.
From "Votes for Women!" by Winifred Conkling
