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Departmental

Verb / dɪˌpɑ:ˈrtmenʌl / / dɪˌpɑ:ˈrtmentʌl / Another word for departmental — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

relating to a department or departments

Synonyms & similar words

divisional sectorial branch sectional categorical specialized specific functional organizational bureaucratic administrative governmental official formal professional corporate company business commercial industrial

Synonyms by register

Formal

divisional sectional specialized disciplinary

Antonyms

general overall unified integrated centralized holistic comprehensive

Common collocations

  • departmental meeting
  • departmental budget
  • departmental policy
  • departmental structure
  • departmental review
  • departmental responsibility
  • departmental efficiency

Word family

noun department
adjective departmental
adverb departmentally

Usage note

This word refers to something relating to a specific department within a larger organization. It is generally used in formal or neutral contexts and should not be confused with 'departmentalize'.

Example sentences

  1. The departmental store is where I always go to buy groceries.
  2. The departmental budget has increased this year.
  3. The departmental head is responsible for coordinating all activities.
  4. Departmental exams are usually more difficult than regular exams.
  5. The departmental meeting will be held tomorrow.

Quotes

  • I have always believed that the departmental structure of a government is not conducive to innovation and progress. - Elon Musk
  • The departmental structure of a company can either facilitate or hinder communication and cooperation. - Simon Sinek
  • The departmental approach to problem-solving often leads to narrow solutions that do not address the root cause. - Peter Senge

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