department

US /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
UK /dɪˈpɑːrt.mənt/
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dipartimento, reparto

a division of a large organization such as a government, university, or business, dealing with a specific area of activity

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She works in the marketing department.
Lavora nel dipartimento marketing.
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The police department is investigating the case.
Il dipartimento di polizia sta indagando sul caso.
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divisionsectionunitbranchoffice
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grande magazzino, reparto

a large store organized into sections selling different kinds of goods

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We bought new clothes at the department store.
Abbiamo comprato vestiti nuovi al grande magazzino.
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The toy department is on the second floor.
Il reparto giocattoli è al secondo piano.
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storeshopretailer
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departdepartment storebe someone's departmentaccident and emergency department