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Definition of departmentalize

departmentalize

/ˌdiːpɑːrtˈmɛntəlaɪz/
(UK: departmentalise)
de · part · men · tal · ize
Adjective:departmentalized
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Past Simple:departmentalized
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Past Participle:departmentalized
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Present Participle:departmentalizing
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departmentalize Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To divide an organization, school, or activity into distinct departments or specialized units.

Example

"The university decided to departmentalize its administrative services to improve efficiency."

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• Rhymes for departmentalize

• Nearby Words

departed
department
departmental
departmentalize
departmentally
departure
departures

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