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Word

organizing

Phoneticsor·ga·niz·ing, stress on the first syllable

/ˈɔɹɡəˌnaɪzɪŋ/

UK spelling · organising

Definitions

01planning or arranging

A2 · Elementary

v. planning an event or putting things into a neat order.

v. the act of coordinating an event or arranging objects into a structured system.

“She is organizing a surprise party for her best friend's birthday.”

“The committee is currently organizing the international conference, which involves coordinating speakers from twelve different time zones.”

Usage

As a verb, it takes a direct object representing the event or items being arranged.

Pitfall

I am organizing of the party.

I am organizing the party.

When using 'organizing' as a verb, do not use 'of' before the object.

Antonyms

disorganizingmuddling

02the process of arrangement

B1 · Intermediate Uncountable noun

n. the work of putting things in order or making a plan.

n. the systematic process or act of bringing order to a collection of items or a sequence of events.

“The organizing of the files took much longer than I expected.”

“The meticulous organizing of the library's archives ensured that researchers could locate rare manuscripts within minutes.”

Usage

Often used with 'the' and 'of' when functioning as a gerund-noun.

Antonyms

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Exam level
CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.A2 KeyIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.3.0–4.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 2.0–2.524–43TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.225–549
Frequency
Frequent
Level
A2 · Elementary
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