what is dept

Dept is a written abbreviation for department, usually used in the name of a particular department. It can refer to a specialized division of a large concern, such as a business, store, or university, a major subdivision or branch of the administration of a government, a branch or subdivision of learning, or a territorial and administrative division in several countries, such as France. The term is commonly used in the context of organizations and institutions. For example, the Philadelphia Police Dept. refers to the Philadelphia Police Department.