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organization

B1
noun

Pronunciation

UK

  • /ˌɔːɡənaɪzˈeɪʃən/

US

  • /ˌɔrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

Description

Think of a well-stocked toolbox: everything has its place, so you can find what you need right away. That is what this word often points to. It means putting things in order, whether you are dealing with your desk, your time, or the way a business runs. It can also mean a group of people working together for a shared goal, like a club, a company, or a charity. Good organization helps things go smoothly, avoids confusion, and saves time. You might notice the organization of an ant colony or wish for better organization in your sock drawer. It is not only about being neat; it is about having a clear plan.

Examples

  1. 1

    Housing help

    She works for a local organization that helps families find affordable housing.

  2. 2

    Office locations

    The organization has offices in five different cities.

  3. 3

    Disaster relief

    Several charities and community organizations donated food after the flood.

  4. 4

    University club

    He joined a student organization during his first week at university.

  5. 5

    Workplace leadership

    People inside the organization were worried about the sudden change in leadership.

  6. 6

    Personal planning

    Good organization can make a busy week feel much easier.

    • Meaning

      good organization

      planning things well and keeping them in order

  7. 7

    Event planning

    The organization of the wedding took almost a year.

    • Pattern

      organization of + event

      the planning and arranging of it

  8. 8

    File arrangement

    We need to improve the organization of these files before the meeting.

    • Pattern

      organization of + thing

      the way its parts are arranged

  9. 9

    Report structure

    The report has a clear organization, so it is easy to follow.

Forms and spellings

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Main spelling

  • organizationnoun

Forms

  • organizationspluralnoun