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Department

dəˈpɑrtmənt
Extreem Veelvoorkomend
400 - 500
400 - 500
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Department -

A distinct part or division of a larger organization, especially a governmental or business entity.

Voorbeeld: The marketing department is responsible for promoting the new product.
Gebruik: formalContext: business, academic, and governmental settings
Opmerking: Commonly used in professional environments to refer to specific divisions within an organization.

A specific branch of knowledge or learning.

Voorbeeld: She studied psychology in the Department of Social Sciences.
Gebruik: formalContext: academic and research settings
Opmerking: Typically used in educational contexts to denote specialized areas of study or research.

A section of a store or supermarket selling a particular type of goods.

Voorbeeld: The electronics department in this store has a wide selection of products.
Gebruik: informalContext: retail and shopping environments
Opmerking: Commonly used when referring to different sections within a retail establishment.

Synoniemen van Department

division

A division is a distinct part or section of an organization that deals with specific tasks or functions.
Voorbeeld: The marketing division is responsible for promoting the company's products.
Opmerking: Division often implies a more specialized or segmented area within an organization compared to a department.

section

A section refers to a distinct part or subdivision within an organization that focuses on particular activities or responsibilities.
Voorbeeld: The finance section handles budgeting and financial planning.
Opmerking: Section is often used to describe a smaller or more specific unit within a larger organization.

branch

A branch is a separate location or office of an organization that operates independently but is still connected to the main entity.
Voorbeeld: The company opened a new branch in a different city to expand its operations.
Opmerking: Branch typically refers to a physical location or office, while a department can encompass multiple functions within a single location.

Uitdrukkingen en veelvoorkomende zinsdelen van Department

Department store

A large retail store that offers a wide variety of goods organized into different departments such as clothing, electronics, and household items.
Voorbeeld: I need to buy a new dress, let's go to the department store.
Opmerking: The term 'department store' specifically refers to a type of retail establishment with multiple specialized sections for different types of products.

Department head

The person who is in charge of a specific department within an organization or company.
Voorbeeld: The department head will be leading the meeting tomorrow.
Opmerking: While 'department' generally refers to a distinct section or division within an organization, 'department head' specifically denotes the individual responsible for overseeing that section.

Departmentalize

To organize or divide something, such as work or tasks, into separate departments or categories.
Voorbeeld: It's important to departmentalize tasks to ensure efficiency.
Opmerking: The verb 'departmentalize' involves the action of categorizing or dividing things into distinct departments, whereas 'department' itself refers to the section or division created by this process.

Departmental meeting

A meeting that involves members of a specific department within an organization to discuss matters relevant to their work.
Voorbeeld: Please make sure to attend the departmental meeting scheduled for Friday.
Opmerking: The term 'departmental meeting' specifies a gathering focused on the activities and issues concerning a particular department, emphasizing the localized and specialized nature of the discussion.

Departmental budget

The financial plan that outlines the expected expenses and revenues for a specific department or division within an organization.
Voorbeeld: We need to review the departmental budget for the upcoming fiscal year.
Opmerking: While 'department' indicates a distinct unit within an organization, 'departmental budget' refers to the financial plan specifically allocated to that unit.

Departmental policy

Rules, guidelines, or regulations established for a particular department within an organization to govern its operations and conduct.
Voorbeeld: It's crucial to adhere to the departmental policy regarding data protection.
Opmerking: Unlike 'department' which denotes the organizational unit, 'departmental policy' refers to the specific rules and regulations designed for governing the activities within that unit.

Departmental structure

The organizational layout or hierarchy within a company that outlines the relationships and divisions between different departments.
Voorbeeld: The departmental structure of the company underwent significant changes after the merger.
Opmerking: While 'department' refers to a specific division within an organization, 'departmental structure' encompasses the overall arrangement and relationships between these divisions.

Dagelijkse (slang) uitdrukkingen van Department

Dept

Abbreviation for department, commonly used in informal settings to refer to a specific section within an organization.
Voorbeeld: I work in the marketing dept.
Opmerking: Informal abbreviation of the original word.

Div

Short for division or department, often used interchangeably with 'dept' to denote a particular area of work.
Voorbeeld: She's in the HR div.
Opmerking: Informal shortening of either division or department in a casual context.

Sec

Derived from section, indicating a distinct part or area of an organization or company.
Voorbeeld: John is in the finance sec.
Opmerking: Casual abbreviation for section within an entity.

Unit

Referring to a specialized division within a larger organization, often with a specific function or focus.
Voorbeeld: The sales unit is working on a new project.
Opmerking: Commonly used to denote a distinct operational group within an organization.

Wing

Informal term that suggests a subsection or specialized area within a larger entity, similar to a department.
Voorbeeld: The marketing wing of the company is expanding.
Opmerking: Conveys a sense of being a distinct part within a larger structure.

Sector

Denotes a distinct area of activity or specialization within an organization, often used in a business context.
Voorbeeld: The IT sector is hiring new staff.
Opmerking: Commonly used to convey a specific industry or field within a broader organization or market.

Department - Voorbeelden

The marketing department is responsible for promoting the company's products.
She works in the HR department.
The IT department is in charge of maintaining the company's computer systems.

Grammatica van Department

Department - Zelfstandig naamwoord (Noun) / Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass)
Lemma: department
Vervoegingen
Zelfstandig naamwoord, meervoud (Noun, plural): departments
Zelfstandig naamwoord, enkelvoudig of massa (Noun, singular or mass): department
Lettergrepen, Woordafbreking en Klemtoon
department bevat 3 lettergrepen: de • part • ment
Fonetische transcriptie: di-ˈpärt-mənt
de part ment , di ˈpärt mənt (De rode lettergreep is benadrukt)

Department - Belangrijkheid en gebruiksfrequentie

De frequentie- en belangrijkheidsindex van woorden geeft aan hoe vaak een woord in een bepaalde taal voorkomt. Hoe kleiner het getal, hoe vaker het woord wordt gebruikt. De meest gebruikte woorden variëren meestal van ongeveer 1 tot 4000.
department: 400 - 500 (Extreem Veelvoorkomend).
Deze belangrijkheidsindex helpt je te focussen op de meest nuttige woorden tijdens je taal leerproces.
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