1. department

noun. ['dɪˈpɑːrtmənt'] a specialized division of a large organization.

Rhymes with Personnel Department

• compartment
• apartment

2. department

noun. ['dɪˈpɑːrtmənt'] a specialized sphere of knowledge.

3. department

noun. ['dɪˈpɑːrtmənt'] the territorial and administrative division of some countries (such as France).

4. personnel

noun. ['ˌpɝːsəˈnɛl'] group of people willing to obey orders.

5. personnel

noun. ['ˌpɝːsəˈnɛl'] the department responsible for hiring and training and placing employees and for setting policies for personnel management.