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Organization Definition, Examples, and Usage Guide (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：an organized group (organization)
organization
/ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
n.
An official group of people who work together for the same purpose, like a company, a charity, or a school.
an organized group
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/ən ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd ɡruːp/
n.
A structured body of people working together toward a common goal, such as a company, charity, or school.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
From Greek 'organon' (tool, instrument) + Latin suffix '-izare' + '-ation' (action/state).
💡 Mnemonic
Organ-ization: think of a pipe organ where every pipe has its place—so is a well-organized team.
📖 Example
She works for an organization that helps protect endangered animals in the rainforest.
She works for an organization that helps protect endangered animals in the rainforest.
🔗 Collocations
non-profit organization – a group that operates for a charitable or social purpose, not for profit
join an organization – become a member of a structured group
run an organization – manage or lead a structured group
🔄 Synonyms
institution (n.) – an established organization with a specific purpose, often long-lasting
association (n.) – a group formed for a particular interest or activity
corporation (n.) – a legally recognized business organization
🚫 Antonyms
individual (n.) – a single person, not a group
chaos (n.) – a state of disorder, opposite of organized structure
🌱 Derivatives
organizational (adj.) – relating to the structure or management of an organization
organize (v.) – to arrange or establish a group or system
organizer (n.) – a person who arranges or establishes an organization
📖 Cultural Story
First used in English in the 15th century from Latin 'organizare'. Gained modern organizational sense during the Industrial Revolution for structured groups.
Meaning 2：orderly arrangement (organization)
organization
/ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/
n.
The way in which things are arranged or planned so that they work well together; a state of being tidy and efficient.
orderly arrangement
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/ˈɔːrdərli əˈreɪndʒmənt/
n.
The state of being systematically arranged or planned for efficiency and clarity.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
His desk shows a complete lack of organization-there are books, papers, and coffee cups everywhere!
His desk shows a complete lack of organization—there are books, papers, and coffee cups everywhere!
🔗 Collocations
lack of organization – absence of order or planning
file organization – the way files are arranged in a system
organizational skills – abilities to arrange tasks and items efficiently
🔄 Synonyms
order (n.) – a state of neatness and arrangement
systematization (n.) – the process of arranging according to a system
structure (n.) – the arrangement of parts in a coherent whole
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
disorganization (n.) – lack of order or planning
reorganize (v.) – to arrange again in a different way
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