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organization

n. C / U
A2 Elementary Oxford US //ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃən// or·ga·ni·za·tion General-service

n. a group of people who work together for a specific purpose, like a business or a club. It can also mean the way you arrange things to keep them neat and easy to find.

n. a structured group of people with a collective goal, such as a company or institution. Also refers to the act or process of arranging elements into a coherent or functional whole.


SIMPLE

She works for a non-profit organization that helps children.

CONTEXTUAL

The success of the conference was due to the excellent organization of the planning committee.

COMPLEX

Effective management requires both the strategic vision to lead an organization and the tactical skills to maintain its daily internal organization.

Synonyms
Origin

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

Usage

Countable when referring to a specific group or entity; uncountable when referring to the quality or act of being organized.

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