What does the cryptic crossword clue "American branch of organisation is proficient (5)" mean?

The definition is "proficient". The wordplay uses a charade (building blocks). A (synonym="abbreviation for American") + DEPT (synonym="abbreviation for department = branch of an organisation") = ADEPT; definition: "proficient" The answer is ADEPT.

American branch of organisation is proficient (5)

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