Definition of “organization” - English Dictionary

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“organization” in English

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organizationnoun

UK usually organisation uk /ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/ us /ˌɔːr.ɡən.əˈzeɪ.ʃən/

organization noun (GROUP)

B1 [ C ] a group of people who work together in an organized way for a shared purpose:

the World Health Organization

The article was about the international aid organizations.

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The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization.
Because the organization is a charitable enterprise it is free from tax worldwide.
We've applied to a charitable organization for a grant for the project.
It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes.
The hospital has asked various voluntary organizations to help raise money for the new operating theatre.

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Organizations, Societies & clubs

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Enterprises

organization noun (ARRANGEMENT)

B1 [ U ] the planning of an activity or event:

He didn't want to be involved in the organization of/for the conference, although he was willing to attend and speak.

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She's performed remarkable feats of organization for the office.
I blame poor organization, more than lack of funds, for the failure of the project.

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Managing and organizing

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organization noun (SYSTEM)

C1 [ U ] the way in which something is done or arranged

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Classifying and creating order

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organizational

adjective [ before noun ] UK usually organisational uk /ˌɔː.ɡən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən.əl/ us /ˌɔːr.ɡən.əˈzeɪ.ʃən.əl/

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She is looking for a personal assistant with good organizational skills.

(Definition of “organization” from the Cambridge Advanced Learner's Dictionary & Thesaurus © Cambridge University Press)

“organization” in American English

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(Definition of “organization” from the Cambridge Academic Content Dictionary © Cambridge University Press)

“organization” in Business English

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organizationnoun

UK also organisation uk /ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/ us /ɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

› [ C ] WORKPLACE a company or other group of people that works together for a particular purpose:

Most organizations nowadays are under increasing pressure to be more accountable to multiple stakeholders.

a business/trading organization

a consumer/marketing/research organization

a nonprofit/charitable/voluntary organization

a national/international/local organization

a large/big/small organization In today's climate, large organizations are inevitably part of even bigger global networks.

join/work for an organization How long have you worked for the organization?

found/set up/launch an organization In 2006 North Dakota launched an organization which hosts an annual business plan competition and provides assistance to young entrepreneurs.

head/director/member of an organization She's executive director of an organization that promotes Fair Trade.

in/throughout/within an organization Reaching agreement within big organizations is not always easy.

› [ U ] the activity of planning an event or activity:

We specialize in the organization of corporate events.

careful/poor/bad organization According to the report, the firm's problems resulted from poor organization and bad management.

› [ U ] the way in which something is arranged :

The organization and structure of the department needs rethinking.

organization

The positive effects can be measured in terms of social cohesion, human rights protection, medical-sanitary assistance, promotion and organization of cultural, artistic and educational activities.