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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