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separate department

[ˈsɛp(ə)rət dɪˈpɑːrtmənt]
nounpl: separate departments
departamento separado
1. A distinct organizational unit that operates independently or autonomously from other divisions within a larger institution or company
The company established a separate department for quality assurance to ensure better oversight.
A empresa criou um departamento separado para garantia de qualidade para garantir melhor supervisão.
2. A physically or administratively distinct section of a larger organization with its own staff and management
Each bank branch has a separate department for customer service.
Cada agência bancária tem um departamento separado para atendimento ao cliente.
Synonyms
independent departmentdistinct departmentautonomous divisionseparate divisionisolated unit
Antonyms
integrated departmentshared departmentcombined division

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
departamento separado
Standard usage in Brazilian Portuguese
São Paulo
departamento independente
Alternative commonly used in business contexts
Portugal
departamento autónomo
Preferred term emphasizing autonomy in European Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

separate the wheat from the chaff
a department unto itself
stand-alone operation
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