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general department
[/ˈdʒɛnərəl dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/]
noun
pl: general departments
departamento geral
1.
A broad administrative or organizational division that handles various general functions not specialized to a particular area
The general department manages human resources, finance, and administrative tasks.
O departamento geral gerencia recursos humanos, finanças e tarefas administrativas.
2.
In hospitals or medical facilities, a department providing general medical care and treatment
She was admitted to the general department of the hospital.
Ela foi admitida no departamento geral do hospital.
3.
A section of a retail store or business offering a wide variety of products
The general department offers everyday items and household goods.
O departamento geral oferece itens do dia a dia e produtos para casa.
Synonyms
general division
main department
administrative department
general section
Antonyms
specialized department
specific department
niche department
Regional Variations
General Brazilian
departamento geral
Standard usage across Brazil
São Paulo
departamento geral
Common in corporate and business settings
Portugal
departamento geral
Standard European Portuguese usage
Related Idioms & Phrases
jack of all trades department
catch-all department
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