Synonyms for
Departments
Definition
Departments are sections of a larger organization, such as a company or government.
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Common collocations
- company departments
- government departments
- university departments
- human resources department
- marketing department
- sales department
- research department
- various departments
Word family
Usage note
Often used in organizational contexts to refer to distinct functional areas. Can also refer to geographical regions or administrative subdivisions.
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Example sentences
- The human resources department handles employee issues.
- The sales department is responsible for selling products.
- The IT department takes care of the company's computers and technology.
- The finance department manages the company's money.
- The legal department deals with legal matters and contracts.
Quotes
'All great works of art belong to a certain department of thought.' - Andre Gide
'The United States Postal Service is the world's most efficient postal system. It delivers 47 percent of the world's mail with just 1 percent of America's GDP, and no tax dollars. - Bernie Sanders
'I am a woman who came from the cotton fields of the South. From there I was promoted to the washtub. From there I was promoted to the cook kitchen. And from there I promoted myself into the business of manufacturing hair goods and preparations.' - Madame C.J. Walker, first self-made female millionaire in America, who started her business with a hair care department store.