word
Department
Dih-PAH-rtmuhnt
/dɪˈpɑːrtmʌnt/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
department
Dictionary meaning
A specialized sphere of knowledge.
Examples
- Baking is not my department.
- You'll find it in the hardware department.
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