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DEFINITION of 'Department of Commerce'. The Department of Commerce is a Cabinet-level section of the U.S. government that is dedicated to promoting economic growth. The department works to create jobs through sustainable development, economic growth, favorable international trade terms and the accessibility of high technology.
â¢ STATE DEPARTMENT (noun) The noun STATE DEPARTMENT has 2 senses: 1. the federal department in the United States that sets and maintains foreign policies. 2. a department of government in one of the 50 states. Familiarity information: STATE DEPARTMENT used as a noun is rare.