Definition of organization
(Entry 1 of 2)
1a : the act or process of organizing or of being organized the organization of his material into a speech
b : the condition or manner of being organized
a group with a high degree of organization
2a : association, society charitable organizations
b : an administrative and functional structure (such as a business or a political party)
The new president plans to make changes to the company's organization. also : the personnel of such a structure The organization will vote on the proposed changes.
organization
adjectiveDefinition of organization (Entry 2 of 2)
: characterized by complete conformity to the standards and requirements of an organization
an organization man
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The first known use of organization was in the 15th century
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