department

/dɪˈpɑːtm(ə)nt/noun

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

Example sentences

“She works in the marketing department of a software firm.”
“Call the sales department if you have questions about pricing.”

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

Synonyms for department

division
section
unit

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 room or building where people work at desks, often doing business or administrative tasks.