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Definition of departmental

departmental

/ˌdiːpɑːrtˈmɛntəl/
de · part · men · tal
Adverb:departmentally
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• adjective

1

Relating to or belonging to a specific department of an organization, institution, business, or government.

Example

"The manager called a brief departmental meeting to discuss the upcoming quarterly budget."

2

Relating to a territorial administrative division (département) in France or certain other countries.

Example

"The rural highway is maintained by the departmental authorities rather than the national government."

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• Rhymes for departmental

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depart
departed
department
departmental
departmentalize
departmentally
departure

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Departmental. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/departmental
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