organization

noun or·ga·ni·za·tion \ ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən , ˌȯrg-nə- \

Definition of organization

1 a :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

2 a :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.

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See organization defined for kids

Examples of organization in a Sentence

She is the leader of an international organization devoted to the protection of natural resources.
He has been working on the organization of his notes into an outline.
She is responsible for the organization of the party.
The new president plans to make changes to the company's organization.

Recent Examples of organization from the Web

That pledge earned him the support of the Fraternal Order of Police, the nation’s largest organization of rank-and-file officers.

— Washington Post, "In Trump, local law enforcement sees a steadfast ally," 31 Aug. 2017
The organization is also distributing infant and toddler supplies.

— barbara ortutay, The Seattle Times, "How you can help with the disaster in Texas," 30 Aug. 2017
A portion of proceeds from Marlins tickets benefits South Florida childhood cancer organizations.

— jennifer jhon, South Florida Parenting, "What to do with the kids this weekend: Free zoo, bowling and crafts events," 30 Aug. 2017
The city included the quarter million dollars in its budget for Imagine 2020 on the condition the project find matching funds, said Penny Peavler, co-chair of the of the organization’s steering committee.

— elizabeth kramer, The Courier-Journal, "Got an art project for Louisville? The city and Jennifer Lawrence Art Fund will help pay for it," 29 Aug. 2017
Proceeds from the Last Fling go to nonprofit organizations throughout the Naperville area.

— michelle mullins, Naperville Sun, "This Week in Naperville," 29 Aug. 2017
Gallimberti and his colleague, psychologist Alberto Terraneo, soon began enrolling patients in a nonblinded treatment study funded by several Italian organizations and by the U.S. National Institutes of Health.

— meredith wadman, Science | AAAS, "Brain-altering magnetic pulses could zap cocaine addiction," 29 Aug. 2017
Keep checking this space for more organizations that need your support as the crisis unfolds.

— laurel pinson, Glamour, "How You Can Help Victims of Harvey in Texas, No Matter Where You Are," 27 Aug. 2017
MORE: Taking stock of Billy Hamilton, leadoff hitter Tyler Mahle, who has been the organization's best minor-league pitcher, will start Sunday and will bump Asher Wojciechowski from the rotation.

— zach buchanan, Cincinnati.com, "Now starring in the Reds rotation: Homer and the Rooks," 26 Aug. 2017

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First Known Use of organization

15th century

organization Synonyms

Synonyms

board, brotherhood, chamber, club, college, congress, consortium, council, fellowship, fraternity, guild (also gild), institute, institution, league, order, association, society, sodality

Related Words

collective, commune, community, cooperative; alliance, bloc, camp, coalition, partnership; body, cadre, group; circle, clan, clique, coterie, junta, junto, klatch (also klatsch), lot, set; crew, outfit, party, squad, team; branch, chapter, local; faithful, fold, membership; sisterhood, sorority; cabal, camarilla, camorra, confederacy, conspiracy; band, gang, ring; cartel, combine, syndicate

Other Business Terms

amortize, caveat emptor, clearinghouse, divest, due diligence, emolument, green-collar, marque, overhead, perquisite

organization

adjective

Definition of organization

:characterized by complete conformity to the standards and requirements of an organization

an organization man

First Known Use of organization

1949

ORGANIZATION Defined for English Language Learners

organization

noun

Definition of organization for English Language Learners

: a company, business, club, etc., that is formed for a particular purpose
: the act or process of putting the different parts of something in a certain order so that they can be found or used easily
: the act or process of planning and arranging the different parts of an event or activity

ORGANIZATION Defined for Kids

organization

noun or·ga·ni·za·tion \ ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-shən \

Definition of organization for Students

1 :the act or process of arranging

He assisted in the organization of a new club.

2 :the state or way of being arranged

We studied the organization of government.

3 :a group of people united for a common purpose

a business organization

Medical Dictionary

organization

noun or·ga·ni·za·tion

variants: also British organisation play \ˌȯrg-(ə-)nə-ˈzā-shən\

medical Definition of organization

1 a :the act or process of organizing or of being organized

b :the condition of being organized

2 :the formation of fibrous tissue from a clot or exudate by invasion of connective tissue cells and capillaries from adjoining tissues accompanied by phagocytosis of superfluous material and multiplication of connective tissue cells