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organization

[ awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of organizing.
  2. the state or manner of being organized. organized.
  3. something that is organized.
  4. organic structure; composition:

    The organization of this painting is quite remarkable.

  5. a group of persons organized for some end or work; association:

    a nonprofit organization.

  6. the administrative personnel or apparatus of a business.
  7. the functionaries of a political party along with the offices, committees, etc., that they fill.


adjective

  1. of or relating to an organization.
  2. Informal. conforming entirely to the standards, rules, or demands of an organization, especially that of one's employer:

    an organization mentality.

organization

/ ˌɔːɡəԲɪˈɪʃə /

noun

  1. the act of organizing or the state of being organized
  2. an organized structure or whole
  3. a business or administrative concern united and constructed for a particular end
  4. a body of administrative officials, as of a political party, a government department, etc
  5. order or system; method
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Derived Forms

  • ˌǰԾˈپDzԲ, adverb
  • ˌǰԾˈپDzԲ, adjective
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Other Word Forms

  • ǰg··tDz· adjective
  • ǰg··tDz··ly adverb
  • t·ǰg··tDz noun
  • o···tDz noun
  • ԴDzo···tDz noun
  • o···tDz noun
  • ܲo···tDz noun
  • p·ǰg··tDz noun
  • ܲd·ǰg··tDz noun
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Word History and Origins

Origin of organization1

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English organizacion, from Medieval Latin ǰԾپō-, stem of ǰԾپō, equivalent to ǰԾ(ܲ) “arranged” (past participle of ǰԾ “to contrive, arrange”; organize ) + -ion
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Example Sentences

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Though the organization is not always supportive of tax credits, the federation has always supported the film and TV program, she said.

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“Therefore, we appreciate the actions of security authorities and organizations like San Diego Zoo Wildlife Alliance.”

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With the Trump administration slashing budgets and threatening to revoke tax-exempt status for nonprofits, some Southern California social justice organizations have gone into a defensive crouch, hoping to wait out the passing storm.

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The family asks that donations be made in Nyweide’s name to RAINN, an organization dedicated to supporting survivors of sexual violence.

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There would be particularly steep cuts to support for international organizations, with just under 90 percent of this funding eliminated in the proposal.

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