arrangement

noun

ə-ˈrānj-mənt How to pronounce arrangement (audio)
Definition of arrangementnext
1
as in plan
a method worked out in advance for achieving some objective will work out a visitation arrangement in court

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2
as in layout
the way in which something is sized, arranged, or organized an artistic arrangement of the vases on the shelf

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3
as in design
the way in which the elements of something (as a work of art) are arranged the close arrangement of the figures in the family portrait is meant to be symbolic of their close emotional attachment

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4
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the ill-advised arrangement of works in the piano recital resulted in pieces of similar mood being played back-to-back

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Recent Examples of arrangement But there is considerable space between payment and the current arrangement, which offers nothing. — Sriman Swarup, STAT, 13 July 2026 But listen beneath the surface of all that mind-blowing busywork and some differences do become apparent — more so in his attitude than the arrangements. — Chris Willman, Variety, 11 July 2026 That leaves four players in contention with different commercial arrangements competing for one trophy. — Sam Leveridge, Forbes.com, 11 July 2026 Every organ in the human body depends on an intricate arrangement of cells. — Rupendra Brahambhatt, Interesting Engineering, 11 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for arrangement
Recent Examples of Synonyms for arrangement
  1. plan
  2. layout
  3. design
  4. sequence
  5. strategy
  6. formation
  7. composition
  8. distribution
Noun
  • He’s pivoted nicely from relying on Aemond and Vhagar to a plan that involves sowing chaos and propping up a challenger by, among other things, printing new money with the challenger’s face on it.
    — Brian Grubb, Vulture, 20 July 2026
  • Most recently, a flurry of appeals from several governments — including Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Bahrain and Qatar — dissuaded Trump from following through on a plan to collect fees from ships transiting the strait.
    — Tim Lister, CNN Money, 20 July 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • The demonstration was held on July 15 at Liuxing Street in Yining City, a national-level tourism and leisure district known for its distinctive hexagonal street layout.
    — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 17 July 2026
  • Although factors like insulation, ductwork, and proper equipment sizing are most important for cooling a home efficiently, the layout of your home can have a significant impact on how hard your air conditioning system needs to work.
    — Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 17 July 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • The engines on this Starship and Super Heavy come from SpaceX’s third-generation Raptor design.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 17 July 2026
  • The control platform will also provide a common automation architecture across reactor systems, allowing engineers to collect operational data, refine system performance and validate design changes during testing.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 16 July 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • That sequence would be remembered as one of the more famous, hilarious stretches in recent golf history, maybe even the core memory of Spieth’s ever-entertaining prime.
    — Brody Miller, New York Times, 14 July 2026
  • The spacecraft skipped the burn after a Raptor engine shut down prematurely during the launch sequence.
    — Stephen Clark, ArsTechnica, 14 July 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Sometimes in big matches, being afraid of taking a risk is the riskiest strategy of all.
    — Kyle Feldscher, CNN Money, 16 July 2026
  • Even on a team with world-class strikers and wingers, Mbappe oftentimes felt like the sole focus of Spain’s defensive strategy.
    — Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 15 July 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • Various research groups began publishing papers linking mitochondrial biology to everything from memory formation and depression to Alzheimer’s and heart disease.
    — Rachel Nuwer, Quanta Magazine, 17 July 2026
  • That sentiment, a circle of solidarity, is meant to be echoed in the formation of the samurai commanders.
    — Nicole Hoey, Robb Report, 17 July 2026
Definition of formation
Noun
  • Each shelf should function as a composition, not a container.
    — Kristin Hohenadel, The Spruce, 18 July 2026
  • None of the group's other compositions have cracked 300 frames, but all of them have held on for years.
    — Hugh McIntyre, Forbes.com, 17 July 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • The petition said funds will be available for distribution to unsecured creditors.
    — Vicki M. Young, Footwear News, 13 July 2026
  • While theatrical distribution has gotten substantial attention as Paramount has sought regulatory approval for the WBD acquisition, much less focus has been paid to cable distribution, a sector of the industry that has been in decline.
    — Ted Johnson, Deadline, 13 July 2026
Definition of distribution

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