interdepartmental
adjective
in·ter·de·part·men·tal
ˌin-tər-di-ˌpärt-ˈmen-tᵊl 
-ˌdē-
: existing, exchanged, or carried on between two or more departments (as of an organization) or their members
an interdepartmental committee
especially
: characterized by participation or cooperation of two or more departments of an educational institution
an interdepartmental course of study
interdepartmentally
adverb
or less commonly inter-departmentally
working interdepartmentally
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Executives and managers can have a holistic view of operations, facilitating interdepartmental collaboration and improving the company’s ability to respond to any challenges.
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Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Using state general funds to create extra benefits for seniors and people with disabilities is a great example of how strong interdepartmental partnerships can better serve New Mexicans in need.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
From interdepartmental initiatives to internal newsletters and company-wide events, cross-functional alignment should be a key priority for any marketing leader looking to build a cohesive and values-driven culture.
—Elyse Winer, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Between the interdepartmental tension and three developing boatmances, next week’s night out has every reason to be the crew’s most chaotic yet.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
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Jose Luis Gonzalez Rodriguez, Forbes.com, 12 June 2025
Using state general funds to create extra benefits for seniors and people with disabilities is a great example of how strong interdepartmental partnerships can better serve New Mexicans in need.
—Aliss Higham, MSNBC Newsweek, 5 June 2025
From interdepartmental initiatives to internal newsletters and company-wide events, cross-functional alignment should be a key priority for any marketing leader looking to build a cohesive and values-driven culture.
—Elyse Winer, Forbes.com, 6 May 2025
Between the interdepartmental tension and three developing boatmances, next week’s night out has every reason to be the crew’s most chaotic yet.
—Rafaela Bassili, Vulture, 24 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for interdepartmental
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“Interdepartmental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/interdepartmental. Accessed 17 Jun. 2025.
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