The department
Example: Department organizes financial functions within a company structure
Definition
"The department" refers to a distinct section within a company or organization responsible for managing specific tasks, such as financial functions, to ensure smooth operation and achievement of business goals.
Etymology
The term "the department" originates from the French word 'departement,' which means a division or section. It was adopted into English to describe organized units within institutions, reflecting the idea of separating duties for efficiency. Did you know that 'department' originally implied a 'division of labor'?
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"The department" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Finance - (A1-C2) - set 1", containing 150 commonly used words.
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