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 Known for her candid lyrics and conversational vocal tone, Bridgers crafts her music with acoustic guitar at its core and weaves in lush string arrangements and layers of electronic sounds. — Laura Payne, Encyclopedia Britannica, 10 Aug. 2026 Striking arrangements of fruit trees and flowering trees are promised for a space that borders the Inhotim Private Natural Heritage Reserve and the Paz Environmental Protection Area. — Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 10 Aug. 2026 Her answer is that corporations aren’t simply voluntary market arrangements. — Literary Hub, 10 Aug. 2026 This is a foundational arrangement for sustaining North Korean livelihoods and stabilizing China’s northeastern border. — Zheng Jiyong, Foreign Affairs, 10 Aug. 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
  • Nuclear expansion could drive demand The expected increase in demand is linked in part to US plans to expand domestic nuclear power.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 10 Aug. 2026
  • If friends tug you into big plans, leave room for edits and ask for feedback tomorrow, since a pause protects your clever mood.
    — Tarot.com, Baltimore Sun, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of plan
Noun
  • Images from China over the years have shown a mockup of the presidential office, other government agencies and street layouts in Taipei built in the Chinese desert and troops attacking it in exercises.
    — Brad Lendon, CNN Money, 7 Aug. 2026
  • New lighting and wall labels, redesigned layouts, and the introduction of new services are all aimed at enhancing the visitor experience, while the Uffizi will protect its treasures through improved conservation and security schemes.
    — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of layout
Noun
  • McCaleb and co-editors Skip Macdonald and Joey Liew, along with Golubić, continued to build sequences from scratch, allowing silence, dialogue, sound design or music to occur naturally depending on the needs of each scene.
    — Deadline, Deadline, 7 Aug. 2026
  • The sleek, slip-on style instantly elevates the most basic outfit with that classic mule-meets-loafer design, while the flat bottoms provide all-day comfort.
    — Alyssa Morin, InStyle, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of design
Noun
  • The statement came after Roth detailed a sequence in the film to Polygon that features a cartoon that seemingly hypnotizes children, turning them into murderers.
    — Corbin Bolies, Variety, 5 Aug. 2026
  • Whether sampling becomes a formal stage of the release sequence will depend on evidence that free exposure creates incremental demand rather than simply shifting where existing fans watch.
    — Maureen Kerr, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of sequence
Noun
  • Both of those strategies are very reasonable and appropriate and even data-driven.
    — Annalisa Merelli, STAT, 5 Aug. 2026
  • At the same time, the term won't be so long as to prevent a savings strategy shift as soon as next summer.
    — Matt Richardson, CBS News, 5 Aug. 2026
Definition of strategy
Noun
  • Turnshek’s research as an astronomer has primarily focused on galaxy formation and quasars, the luminous cores of distant, ancient galaxies.
    — Katie Hunt, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Even a brief loss of vision can create serious risks during aerial refueling, low-altitude flight, formation operations, or landing.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of formation
Noun
  • However, it can also be influenced by other factors, such as meal composition, hydration status, stress, and sleep amount and quality, Soares notes.
    — Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 8 Aug. 2026
  • The finished album also reaches much further back, reviving three previously unheard songs Young originally wrote in 1963 alongside newer compositions.
    — SPIN Staff, SPIN, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of composition
Noun
  • The event also hosted panels about pitching your project, turning low-budget horror into hits, financing, distribution, AI, and much more.
    — Christian Zilko, IndieWire, 10 Aug. 2026
  • The resulting behemoth would control nearly one-third of theatrical motion picture distribution and nearly one-third of basic cable channels, including 50 of the most popular cable channels.
    — Rob Bonta, Deadline, 10 Aug. 2026
Definition of distribution

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