Definitions

1. noun

a department of a university or an institution

“The computer science dept at the university is known for its research.”

2. noun

a department of a government or organization

“The finance dept is responsible for managing the government’s budget.”

3. noun

a short form for department

“The company has a marketing dept that handles advertising campaigns.”

4. verb

to divide or separate into smaller parts

“The company dept its operations to improve efficiency.”