n.
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or business, dealing with ... the council's finance department
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n.
a division of a large organization such as a government, university, business, or shop, dealing ... the English department
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n.
the part of an organization concerned with the appointment, training, and welfare of employees.
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n.
the part of an organization concerned with the hiring, training, and welfare of employees.
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ph.
(in the US) the department in the government dealing with foreign affairs.
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n.
a department of local government that collects refuse or rubbish.
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n.
a large shop stocking many varieties of goods in different departments: the oldest department store in London
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n.
a large store stocking many varieties of goods in different departments: the oldest department store in London
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n.
the department of a local or municipal authority in charge of preventing and fighting fires.
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n.
the department of a local or municipal authority in charge of preventing and fighting fires.
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