English Reference
noun

organization

n.
US /ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃən/ or·ga·ni·za·tion UK spelling organisation, organization's, organization's

  1. 01 B1 Intermediate

    the way that parts of something are arranged or put in order.

    the act or process of organizing; the state or manner of being organized.

    Simple

    The organization of the book makes it very easy to find the information you need.

    In context

    The professor praised the organization of the dissertation, noting that the logical flow of arguments made the complex subject matter accessible.

    Usage

    Usually uncountable when referring to the general quality of being tidy or efficient.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    the ability to plan things well and be efficient.

    the quality of being organized or efficient in one's actions and planning.

    Simple

    You need excellent organization to manage a busy office and keep everyone on schedule.

    In context

    Her natural gift for organization ensured that the international conference ran smoothly despite the last-minute change in venue.

    Usage

    Commonly used in job descriptions and performance reviews.

    disorganization

Usage organization helping · business organisation · community organisation


Borrowed from Middle French organisation, from Medieval Latin organizātiō; by surface analysis, organize + -ation.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

This entry
Origin la-med organizātiō
Level A2 · Elementary
Frequency Very common
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