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desk

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of desk

a large unit of a governmental, business, or educational organization
  • the city desk of a prominent newspaper
Synonyms of desk

agency, arm, branch, bureau, department, division, office, service
Words Related to desk

subdepartment, subdivision

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