department
/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: departments
Sense 1
Meaning · English
A part, portion, or subdivision.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A distinct course of life, action, study, or the like.
Noun
Examples
Technical things are not his department; he's a people person.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “department” mean?
A part, portion, or subdivision.
Is “department” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.