department
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.
Exemplos
3 de 5I 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.
The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
Família de palavras
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.
Quiz rápido
If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: department
Exemplos
I need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.
everydayI need to go to the customer service department to return this faulty item.
The Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
formalThe Department of Justice has initiated an investigation into the matter.
Check with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
informalCheck with the tech department; they usually have extra cables lying around.
The biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.
academicThe biology department has received a significant grant for climate change research.
We are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.
businessWe are restructuring the marketing department to better align with our digital goals.
Família de palavras
Colocações comuns
Frases Comuns
head of department
head of department
in the department of
in the department of
fire department
fire department
Frequentemente confundido com
An apartment is a living space or flat, while a department is a division of an organization.
A compartment is a physical storage space (like in a bag), whereas a department is an administrative division.
Notas de uso
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.
Erros comuns
Learners often confuse the spelling with 'apartment' or forget that 'department' is a countable noun requiring an article or plural form.
Dica de memorização
Think of the word 'part' inside 'de-part-ment'. A department is just one 'part' of a much larger whole.
Origem da palavra
From the Old French word 'departement', which means a division or distribution of something.
Padrões gramaticais
Contexto cultural
In the United States, major cabinet-level executive agencies are called 'Departments' (e.g., Department of State, Department of Defense).
Quiz rápido
If you have a problem with your salary, you should contact the Human Resources ___.
Correto!
A resposta correta é: department
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