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departmental

adj.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˌpɑɹtˈmɛnəɫ// UK //dɪpɑːtmˈɛntəl// de·part·men·tal

adj. relating to a specific section or part of a large organization, like a company or university.

adj. relating to a specific department within a larger organization or institution. Typically used attributively before a noun.


SIMPLE

We have a departmental meeting every Monday morning.

CONTEXTUAL

The university announced several departmental budget cuts that will affect the history and arts faculties next semester.

COMPLEX

Effective communication between different departmental heads is essential for the smooth operation of a multinational corporation, as it prevents the formation of isolated information silos.

Usage

Typically used attributively, appearing before the noun it modifies.

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