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Definitions

department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /
NOUN
section of organization, area
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administration agency area board branch bureau commission division office staff station unit
STRONG
arena beat canton circuit commune constituency force parish precinct quarter range subdivision territory tract ward
Antonyms
STRONGEST
whole
NOUN
area of interest, expertise
Synonyms
STRONGEST
administration bureau business office province station
STRONG
activity assignment avocation bailiwick berth capacity class classification domain dominion duty field function incumbency jurisdiction line niche occupation realm responsibility slot specialty sphere spot vocation wing
WEAK
walk of life
Antonyms
STRONG
entertainment fun irresponsibility pastime

Example Sentences

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"We wanted to create an award that recognised most kids growing up dream of playing for one club," explains Dan Parry from the La Liga side's communications department.

From BBC • Apr. 6, 2026

Cowser alleged in the lawsuit that the officer and his partner lied multiple times about the use of force that led to her injuries, a charge the department has denied.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Vescovi, a 23-year veteran of the department, had been one of the first officers to arrive at Camp Swamp Road.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 5, 2026

But in a statement released two days after the incident, the department said the officer was attempting to handcuff the teen.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 5, 2026

Upon his return, Dr. Claytor ran the math department.

From "Reaching for the Moon" by Katherine Johnson

From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.