departure
/dɪˈpɑː(ɹ)tjə(ɹ)/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: departures
Sense 1
Meaning · English
The act of departing or something that has departed.
Noun
Examples
The departure was scheduled for noon.
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).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
A deviation from a plan or procedure.
Noun
Examples
any departure from a national standard
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).
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Common questions
What does “departure” mean?
The act of departing or something that has departed.
Is “departure” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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