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PRONUNCIATION OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT

Highways Department  [ˈhaɪˌweɪz dɪˈpɑːtmənt] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT

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Highways Department is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Highways Department

Highways Department is a department of the Hong Kong Government responsible for developing Hong Kong's road and railway network as well as road maintainence.

Definition of Highways Department in the English dictionary

The definition of Highways Department in the dictionary is the department of a state, council, etc, responsible for the upkeep of roads and highways.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT


adjustment
əˈdʒʌstmənt
allotment
əˈlɒtmənt
apartment
əˈpɑːtmənt
appointment
əˈpɔɪntmənt
assortment
əˈsɔːtmənt
commitment
kəˈmɪtmənt
compartment
kəmˈpɑːtmənt
comportment
kəmˈpɔːtmənt
department
dɪˈpɑːtmənt
disappointment
ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntmənt
enactment
ɪnˈæktmənt
excitement
ɪkˈsaɪtmənt
fitment
ˈfɪtmənt
investment
ɪnˈvɛstmənt
mistreatment
ˌmɪsˈtriːtmənt
ointment
ˈɔɪntmənt
pretreatment
priːˈtriːtmənt
recruitment
rɪˈkruːtmənt
statement
ˈsteɪtmənt
treatment
ˈtriːtmənt

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT

Highsmith
hight
hightail
highting
hightop
highveld
highway
Highway Code
highway patrol
highway robbery
highwayman
highwaymen
highways engineer
highwrought
HIH
hijab
hijack
hijacker
hijacking
Hijaz

WORDS THAT END LIKE HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT

advertisement
contentment
cost-of-living adjustment
education department
enchantment
enlistment
fire department
foreign investment
graphic design department
heat treatment
indictment
Justice Department
one-room apartment
police department
power of appointment
resentment
sales department
service department
State Department
studio apartment
the treatment

Synonyms and antonyms of Highways Department in the English dictionary of synonyms

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Translation of «Highways Department» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT

Find out the translation of Highways Department to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of Highways Department from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «Highways Department» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

路政署
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

Dirección General de Carreteras
570 millions of speakers

English

Highways Department
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

राजमार्ग विभाग
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

وزارة الطرق السريعة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

Автомобильные дороги Департамент
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

Departamento de estradas
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

হাইওয়ে বিভাগ
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

ministère de la Voirie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Jabatan Lebuh Raya
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Straßenbauamt
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

高速道路課
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

고속도로 부서
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Dhataran Tinggi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

Cục đường cao tốc
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

நெடுஞ்சாலைகள் துறை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

महामार्ग विभाग
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

Karayolları Dairesi
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

Dipartimento Autostrade
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

Wydział autostrad
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

автомобільні дороги Департамент
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

Departamentul de autostrazi
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

Αυτοκινητόδρομοι Τμήμα
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

paaie Departement
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

Highways Department
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

Highways Department
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of Highways Department

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT»

The term «Highways Department» is regularly used and occupies the 93.813 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT» OVER TIME

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT»

Discover the use of Highways Department in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to Highways Department and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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7th RILEM International Conference on Cracking in Pavements: ...
References [1] Highways Department, HKSAR: Hong Kong Road Network, Highways Department, Hong Kong Special Administrative Region Government, Hong Kong (2011), http://www.hyd.gov.hk/eng/major/road/road/road.html [2] Highways ...
A. Scarpas, Niki Kringos, I. Al-Qadi, 2012
2
Transport and Communications Bulletin for Asia and the Pacific
Economic Working Paper E8 on Accident Costs, Second Road Rehabilitation and Maintenance Project (RRMP), Roads and Highways Department, Ministry of Communications, Dhaka. Ministry of Communications, 1994. Rehabilitation of ...
‎2005
3
Structural Health Monitoring of Civil Infrastructure Systems
Highways Department, 'Establishment of Bridge Rating System for Tsing Ma Bridge', an assignment brief of research collaboration project for WASHMS development, The government of the Hong Kong SAR, May 2005. Wong, K. Y., ' The ...
Vistasp M. Karbhari, F Ansari, 2009
4
Scottish Building Standards in Brief
Note: You must obtain the separate approval from the highways department of your council if you want to make access to a roadway or if a new driveway would cross a pavement or verge. The exception is if the roadway is unclassified and the ...
Rozz Algar, Ray Tricker, 2010
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Building Regulations in Brief
If the access crosses a pedestrian thoroughfare, pavement or roadside verge, then the planning department will gain approval from the highways department. If this is the case, highways approval is required in addition to planning consent.
Ray Tricker, Samantha Alford, 2014
6
Tunnels and Underground Structures: Proceedings Tunnels & ...
Project Client Extent of Tunnels Stage/ Commissioning Date Geology Special Risks Km Exc. Diam (m) Nam Wan Tunnel 1.5 16.3x10.9 twin Preliminar, design Granite, tuft's Overbreak Eagles Nest Tunnel Route 9 Highways Department 2.1 ...
J. Zhao, J.N. Shirlaw, Krishnan R., 2000
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American Motorcyclist
COLORADO: Highways Department, 4201 E. Arkansas Ave., Room 262, Denver, 80222, (303) 757-9201. CONNECTICUT: Transportation Department, 24 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, 06109, (302) 566-2477. DELAWARE: Transportation ...
8
Laboratory Tests on High-Friction Surfaces for Highways
... Department of Transport TRRL Supplementary Report 798. Transport Research Laboratory, Crowthome. NICHOLLS, J C, and J CARSWELL (1997). Trials of High-Friction Surf acesfor Highways. Department ofTrans- port TRL Report 125.
J.C. Nicholls, 1999
9
Geological Survey Professional Paper
... Geological Survey Division State Highway Department Minnesota : Minnesota Geological Survey State Department of Conservation : Division of Waters Department of Conservation State of Minnesota Department of Highways Department of ...
‎1964
10
U.S. Geological Survey professional paper
... Planning Commission Maryland State Roads Commission Washington Suburban Sanitary Commission Massachusetts : Department of Public Works Division of Highways, Department of Public Works Massachusetts — Continued Division of ...
Geological Survey (U.S.), 1967

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «HIGHWAYS DEPARTMENT»

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Tired of waiting, Chennaiites to repair road themselves | Chennai …
"We had also approached the state highways department, which maintains the road, to fill these potholes as a temporary measure. Subscribe to ... «NYOOOZ, Jul 15»
2
'I'm lucky to be alive' says Leeds gran after car crashes into kitchen …
Coun Nash replied saying the highways department classed the crash as an isolated incident, adding: “I am just wondering, if the council could ... «Yorkshire Post, Jul 15»
3
Kesgrave residents urge councillors to take action to prevent …
... although correspondence with the county highways department suggested it could be at least 14 weeks before any barriers were put in place ... «Ipswich Star, Jul 15»
4
Is the new Syston town centre roundabout 'dangerous' and …
It will be the topic of several discussions with the highways department in the future." He added that the new design is confusing for motorists, ... «Leicester Mercury, Jul 15»
5
Eid exodus picks up momentum | The Daily Star
Potholes had developed on many roads, causing officials of Roads and Highways Department to be concerned. Traffic movement on the ... «The Daily Star, Jul 15»
6
Is go ahead set for Bramcote homes? | Nuneaton News
The highways department objected due to the site is not within a sustainable location. A report prepared for the borough council's planning ... «Nuneaton News, Jul 15»
7
Pictures: Club Day in Leek | Leek Post & Times
"Thanks also to the highways department for letting us put up the signs for the event and also a big thank you to Leek Signs who have supplied ... «Leek Post & Times, Jul 15»
8
Government agrees to finance motorway projects | Bangkok Post …
Transport Minister Prajin Juntong said from now on the Highways Department, which will take charge of the development, would prepare the ... «Bangkok Post, Jul 15»
9
YEP Letters: July 14
D BEST of Halton (YEP letters, July 10) complains of hearing too much about the Tour de France, and wishes that the highways department ... «Yorkshire Evening Post, Jul 15»
10
Resurfacing programme for major roads around Sleaford
The county highways department have announced plans to carry out a programme of resurfacing on a number of local major roads around ... «Sleaford Today, Jul 15»

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