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arrangement

n.
US //ɝˈeɪndʒmənt// UK //ɐɹˈeɪndʒmənt// ar·range·ment
  1. 1 physical organization (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    the way things are put in a specific order or position.

    the spatial or logical organization of objects or elements within a group.

    Example

    The flower arrangement on the dining table looked beautiful in the sunlight.

    Example

    The precise arrangement of the exhibits allowed visitors to follow the historical timeline without feeling crowded in the smaller galleries.
  2. 2 plans and preparations (n.)
    A2 Elementary

    plans or preparations you make for a future event.

    preparatory measures or logistical plans made for a specific undertaking; often used in the plural.

    Example

    We need to make travel arrangements for our summer holiday soon.

    Example

    The administrative staff handled all the logistical arrangements, ensuring that the guest speakers were transported from the airport to the conference centre.
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  1. 3 an agreement (n.)
    B1 Intermediate

    a deal or agreement between people or groups.

    a formal or informal agreement between parties regarding a course of action.

    Example

    The two companies reached a financial arrangement to share the costs.

    Example

    Under the current arrangement, the tenant is responsible for minor repairs while the landlord covers major structural maintenance.
  2. 4 musical adaptation (n.)
    B2 Upper Intermediate Music

    a version of a piece of music that has been changed for different instruments.

    the adaptation of a musical composition for performance by different instruments or voices than originally intended.

    Example

    The band played a jazz arrangement of a famous pop song.

    Example

    The conductor commissioned a new orchestral arrangement of the piano sonata to serve as the centrepiece for the winter gala.
Origin

Etymology tree Proto-Indo-European *h₂éd Proto-Italic *ad Proto-Italic *ad- Latin ad- Old French a- Proto-Indo-European *(H)rek-der. Proto-Celtic *reketi Gaulish *rekosbor. Vulgar Latin *rencus Old French reng Proto-Italic *-āzi ▲ Latin -ereinflu. Latin -āre Old French -ier Old French rengier Old French arangier French arranger Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥ Proto-Indo-European *-mn̥tom Proto-Italic *-məntom Latin -mentum Old French -ment Middle French -ment French -ment French arrangementbor. English arrangement From French arrangement. Morphologically arrange + -ment.

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