late Middle English: from Old French departement, from departir(see depart). The original sense was division or distribution, later separation, hence a separate part (core sense, mid 18th cent.)
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noun
1.a specialized division of a large organization;
you'll find it in the hardware department
2.the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France)
Construction administrative departments in the State Council within 30 days after receipt of Zhengqiuyijianhan comments ., 国务院建设行政主管部门在收到征求意见函之日起 30日内提出意见.
2 . 各部门
Harmonize the relationship between the members or departments in the company ., 协调公司员工及各部门之间的关系.