B2 adjective Neutro

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.

Exemplos

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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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
department
Verb
departmentalize
Advérbio
departmentally
Adjetivo
departmental
Relacionado
departmentalization
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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

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.

Família de palavras

Substantivo
department
Verb
departmentalize
Advérbio
departmentally
Adjetivo
departmental
Relacionado
departmentalization

Colocações comuns

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

Frases Comuns

head of department

head of department

in the department of

in the department of

fire department

fire department

Frequentemente confundido com

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.

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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.

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Erros comuns

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

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Dica de memorização

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

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Origem da palavra

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

Padrões gramaticais

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
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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

Palavras relacionadas

pale

A1

Describes something that has very little color or is much lighter than usual. It is often used to describe a person's face when they are ill or a color that is mixed with a lot of white.

lung

A1

The lungs are two organs inside your chest that you use to breathe. They bring oxygen into your body and remove carbon dioxide when you breathe out.

tropical

A1

Relating to the hot regions of the Earth near the equator. It describes weather that is very warm and wet, or plants and animals that come from these areas.

trader

A1

A trader is a person whose job is to buy and sell goods, stocks, or other items for profit. They can work in a small local market or on large international financial exchanges.

indoor

A1

Describes something that is located, happens, or is used inside a building rather than outside. It is an adjective used before a noun to talk about activities or objects protected from the weather.

threshold

A1

A threshold is the physical area at the bottom of a doorway that you step over to enter a room or building. It also refers to the level or point at which something starts to happen or changes.

tribute

A1

A tribute is something that you say, do, or give to show your respect and admiration for someone. It is often a public act used to honor a person's life, work, or memory.

elder

A1

Used to describe a person who is older than another, especially within a family. It is also used to refer to people who have a high status or more experience because of their age.

russian

A1

Relating to Russia, its people, its language, or its culture. It describes things that come from or are connected to the largest country in the world.

southeastern

A1

Located in or coming from the direction between south and east. It describes a place, a region, or a wind that is in the corner between the bottom and the right on a map.

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