This refers to a large retail establishment that sells a variety of goods, typically organized into different departments such as clothing, household items, groceries, etc.
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She went to the department store to buy new shoes.
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There were many sales happening at the department store.
department
In this context, it refers to a specific division within a larger organization or institution, such as in a workplace or educational setting.
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He works in the human resources department.
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The biology department at the university welcomed a new professor.
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