/dɪˈpɑːtmənt/
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Meaning
One part of a big company, shop, school, or government.
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Word origin
From French departement, from departir, meaning to divide.
- Origin
- French
- Root
- departement
- English cognates
- depart, part
Grammar
Examples
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"Department" is one part of a company.
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A "department store" is a big shop with many parts.
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A department can also be part of a government.
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Start your free weekThis word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 8: department, folk, driver and 6 more words.