organization

[ awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

/ ˌɔr gə nəˈzeɪ ʃən /

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noun

the act or process of organizing.

the state or manner of being organized.

something that is organized.

organic structure; composition: The organization of this painting is quite remarkable.

a group of persons organized for some end or work; association: a nonprofit organization.

the administrative personnel or apparatus of a business.

the functionaries of a political party along with the offices, committees, etc., that they fill.

an organism.

adjective

of or relating to an organization.

Informal. conforming entirely to the standards, rules, or demands of an organization, especially that of one's employer: an organization mentality.

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Also especially British, or·gan·i·sa·tion .

Origin of organization

1375–1425; late Middle English organizacion<Medieval Latin organizātiōn- (stem of organizātiō), equivalent to organizāt(us) (past participle of organizāre;see organize, -ate²) + -iōn--ion

OTHER WORDS FROM organization

or·gan·i·za·tion·al, adjectiveor·gan·i·za·tion·al·ly, adverban·ti·or·gan·i·za·tion, nounmis·or·gan·i·za·tion, noun

non·or·gan·i·za·tion, nounpre·or·gan·i·za·tion, nounsub·or·gan·i·za·tion, nounsu·per·or·gan·i·za·tion, nounun·der·or·gan·i·za·tion, noun

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How to use organization in a sentence

Maybe you’re concerned that investors, employees, and customers may hold different views and push back, causing challenges for your organization.
Why CEOs must take action on democracy and election integrity—and how they can do it|matthewheimer|August 27, 2020|Fortune
The Gates Foundation helped launch another non-governmental organization, the Coalition for Epidemic Preparedness Innovations, in 2017.
Oxford’s COVID vaccine deal with AstraZeneca raises concerns about access and pricing|lbelanger225|August 24, 2020|Fortune
Prior to that she worked for a number of organizations, including the Pan American Health Organization, the Harvard Institute for International Development as well as several consulting firms.
Power couple working to elect Biden|Peter Rosenstein|August 20, 2020|Washington Blade
A top revenue executive at one large digital publisher who asked not to be identified said their organization missed its second quarter revenue projections by 40% and entered the third quarter expecting to miss their revenue targets by 30%.
The second wave of media layoffs is here|Max Willens|July 17, 2020|Digiday

Not every news organization can do that because not every news organization has that truly unique, deep expertise.
South China Morning Post CEO Gary Liu on navigating a perilous time for Hong Kong|Pierre Bienaimé|July 14, 2020|Digiday
The UN's Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW), has had some kind words for him as well.
For Bashar Al-Assad, Crossing Obama's Red Line Was a Win-Win|Anna Momigliano|November 22, 2013|DAILY BEAST
The organisation claimed she had lost an estimated 100 birds over the last decade.
PETA Calls On Queen To Abandon Pigeon Racing|Tom Sykes|April 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
It is a terrible organisational problem, and votes, without organisation, trickle away.
The Party Not to Be|David Frum|March 2, 2013|DAILY BEAST
Provide an opt-in system for religious organisation who wish to conduct marriages for same-sex couples.
A Conservative Path Forward on Same-Sex Marriage|Justin Green|December 12, 2012|DAILY BEAST
The royal brothers have written to the Terrence Higgins Trust, praising the organisation for supporting people with the virus.
Prince William and Prince Harry Boost Princess Diana's HIV Charity|Tom Sykes|November 29, 2012|DAILY BEAST
Organisation was his strong point, but he also possessed great physical bravery and many of the qualities of a commander.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
Organisation ensues, and the general conceptions of state-deities and state-ritual are made more definite and precise.
The Religion of Ancient Rome|Cyril Bailey
In the matter of ritual and observance, state-organisation—and its absence—are alike significant.
The Religion of Ancient Rome|Cyril Bailey
Organisation was his first work, and his former experience of irregular warfare in Poland stood him in good stead.
Napoleon's Marshals|R. P. Dunn-Pattison
One of Rubinsteins most urgent desires was the organisation of a school orchestra.
The Life & Letters of Peter Ilich Tchaikovsky|Modeste Tchaikovsky

British Dictionary definitions for organization

organization

organisation

/ (ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən) /

noun

the act of organizing or the state of being organized

an organized structure or whole

a business or administrative concern united and constructed for a particular end

a body of administrative officials, as of a political party, a government department, etc

order or system; method

Derived forms of organization

organizational or organisational, adjectiveorganizationally or organisationally, adverb

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British Dictionary definitions for organization

organisation

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