Organization
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˌɔː.ɡə.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Organization is a noun meaning (uncountable) The quality of being organized.
Meaning
(uncountable) The quality of being organized.
More Meanings
- (uncountable) The way in which something is organized, such as a book or an article.
- (countable) A group of people or other legal entities with an explicit purpose and written rules.
- (countable) A group of people consciously cooperating.
- (baseball) A major league club and all its farm teams.
Example Sentences
The organization of the book is as follows.
He's been in the Dodgers' organization since 2003.
Over time, the spontaneous movement had become an organization.
This painting shows little organization at first glance, but little by little the structure becomes clear.
Word Forms
- organizations
- organisation
Synonyms for organization
Depending on context, synonyms include brass, governance, system, arrangement, formation, organisation.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include arrangement, formation, organisation, establishment, administration, governance.
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