organization
Americannoun
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the act or process of organizing.
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something that is organized.
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organic structure; composition.
The organization of this painting is quite remarkable.
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a group of persons organized for some end or work; association.
a nonprofit organization.
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the administrative personnel or apparatus of a business.
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the functionaries of a political party along with the offices, committees, etc., that they fill.
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an organism.
adjective
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of or relating to an organization.
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Informal. conforming entirely to the standards, rules, or demands of an organization, especially that of one's employer.
an organization mentality.
noun
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the act of organizing or the state of being organized
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an organized structure or whole
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a business or administrative concern united and constructed for a particular end
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a body of administrative officials, as of a political party, a government department, etc
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order or system; method
Other Word Forms
- antiorganization noun
- misorganization noun
- nonorganization noun
- organizational adjective
- organizationally adverb
- preorganization noun
- suborganization noun
- superorganization noun
- underorganization noun
Etymology
Origin of organization
First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English organizacion, from Medieval Latin organizātiōn-, stem of organizātiō, equivalent to organizāt(us) “arranged” (past participle of organizāre “to contrive, arrange”; organize ) + -iō -ion
Example Sentences
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He found a welcoming community in a Christian student organization.
Part of the organization’s mission was not only to uplift African American storytelling through movement, but to also highlight Black culture from across the globe.
From Los Angeles Times
The European Space Agency among other international organizations were partners on the planned Gateway project.
From Barron's
Fieldwork and logistics were supported by multiple organizations in Nunavut, with permits granted by territorial authorities and the Qikiqtani Inuit Association.
From Science Daily
“The petition is set for hearing, and the conservatee must appear in court unless medically unable to do so,” the organization adds.
From MarketWatch
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