The department head
Example: The department head helps doctors in the hospital.
Definition
"The department head" refers to the person responsible for overseeing a specific department within an organization, such as a hospital. This individual manages staff, coordinates activities, and ensures the department meets its goals and standards effectively.
Translations
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el jefe del departamento -
het afdelingshoofd -
el cap del departament -
le chef de département -
der Abteilungsleiter
Etymology
The phrase "the department head" combines "department," derived from the Old French 'departement,' meaning a division or section, and "head," from Old English 'heafod,' meaning leader or chief. Together, they denote the leader of a particular division.
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"The department head" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Medical Professions - (A1) - set 1", containing 101 commonly used words.
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