department

[dih-pahrt-muhnt] / dɪˈpɑrt mənt /

NOUN

section of organization, area

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration agency area board branch bureau commission division office staff station unit

STRONG

arena beat canton circuit commune constituency force parish precinct quarter range subdivision territory tract ward

Antonyms

STRONGEST

whole

NOUN

area of interest, expertise

Synonyms

STRONGEST

administration bureau business office province station

STRONG

activity assignment avocation bailiwick berth capacity class classification domain dominion duty field function incumbency jurisdiction line niche occupation realm responsibility slot specialty sphere spot vocation wing

WEAK

walk of life

Antonyms

STRONG

entertainment fun irresponsibility pastime

Example Sentences

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At the same time, Attorney General Pam Bondi announced on Wednesday that she was "on the ground in Minneapolis" and the justice department had "arrested 16 Minnesota rioters for allegedly assaulting federal law enforcement".

From BBC

Today, even the MPD’s harshest critics begrudgingly praise the department for its efforts in the current explosive atmosphere.

From The Wall Street Journal

Another document seen by the BBC revealed Glasgow City Council's social work department knew of allegations against the Daniels in 1999.

From BBC

Xavier previously interned in the features department at the Seattle Times.

From The Wall Street Journal

Reedy said felt compelled to corner the mayor and police chief at the MLK parade because it was the only way to get them to answer for the department’s actions.

From Los Angeles Times

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