department

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/noun

One of the sections into which a company, government, or other organization is divided.

Example sentence

“She works in the marketing department of a software firm.”

Often shortened to 'dept.' in writing. Also figurative: 'that's not my department' means not my responsibility.

Related words

staffAll the people who work for a company or organization.overtimeTime spent working beyond one's normal scheduled hours.workloadHow much work someone is expected to do, usually within a set period.teamworkThe joint effort of a group of people working together toward a shared goal.productivityThe quality of producing a lot or working efficiently.officeA formal duty, role, or position of responsibility, especially an official one.