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- pronunciation:
- dih
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- features:
- Word Combinations (noun), Word Explorer, Word Parts
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noun |
| definition: |
a separate part of a government, school, business, or other large organization.
He works in the shipping department.You get a driver's license from the motor vehicle department.- synonyms:
- division
- similar words:
- agency, branch, bureau, section
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| related words: |
division |
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| derivations: |
departmental (adj.), departmentally (adv.) |
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