B2 adjective 중립

department

/dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/

A specialized division or branch within a larger organization, such as a government, business, or university, that focuses on a specific area of work or study. It is used to organize complex systems into manageable units based on function or expertise.

예시

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1

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

2

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

3

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

어휘 가족

명사
department
Verb
departmentalize
부사
departmentally
형용사
departmental
관련
departmentalization
💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.

빠른 퀴즈

If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.

정답!

정답은: department

예시

1

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

everyday

I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.

2

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

formal

The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.

3

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

informal

Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.

4

The biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.

academic

The biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.

5

We are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.

business

We are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.

어휘 가족

명사
department
Verb
departmentalize
부사
departmentally
형용사
departmental
관련
departmentalization

자주 쓰는 조합

department head department head
government department government department
department store department store
human resources department human resources department
research and development department research and development department

자주 쓰는 구문

head of department

head of department

in the department of

in the department of

fire department

fire department

자주 혼동되는 단어

department vs apartment

An apartment is a living space or flat, while a department is a division of an organization.

department vs compartment

A compartment is a physical storage space (like in a bag), whereas a department is an administrative division.

📝

사용 참고사항

Use 'department' when referring to functional groups within a company or university, and use 'the Department of...' for specific government ministries in many English-speaking countries.

⚠️

자주 하는 실수

Learners often confuse the spelling with 'apartment' or forget that 'department' is a countable noun requiring an article or plural form.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.

📖

어원

From the Old French word 'departement', which means a division or distribution of something.

문법 패턴

Countable noun (plural: departments) Can be used as a noun adjunct (e.g., department meeting) Often preceded by 'the' when referring to a unique entity in a workplace
🌍

문화적 맥락

In the United States, major cabinet-level executive agencies are called 'Departments' (e.g., Department of State, Department of Defense).

빠른 퀴즈

If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.

정답!

정답은: department

관련 단어

sit

A1

To rest your body on your bottom with your back upright, typically on a chair or the floor. It describes both the action of moving into this position and the state of being in it.

stand

A1

To be in an upright position supported by one's feet rather than sitting or lying down. It also refers to the physical location of an object or a person's particular opinion on a subject.

pay

A1

To give money to someone in exchange for goods, services, or to settle a debt. It can also mean to give something non-monetary, such as attention or a compliment.

meet

A1

To come together with someone at a specific place and time, or to be introduced to someone for the first time. It can also mean to satisfy a requirement, standard, or need.

continue

A1

To keep doing something or to stay in the same state without stopping. It can also mean to start an activity again after a short break.

set

A1

To put or place something in a specific position or location. It also means to adjust or prepare something so that it is ready for use, such as a clock or a table.

learn

A1

To gain knowledge, understanding, or a skill by studying, practicing, or being taught. It refers to the process of acquiring information through experience or education.

lead

A1

To go in front of a group of people to show them the way to a place. It also means to be in control of a group, a team, or an activity.

understand

A1

To know the meaning of what someone is saying or how something works. It involves grasping an idea, a language, or a situation clearly in your mind.

follow

A1

To move behind someone or something in the same direction. It also means to obey rules, instructions, or to understand the logic of an argument or story.

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