arrangement

[ uh-reynj-muhnt ]

noun

1. an act of arranging; state of being arranged.
2. the manner or way in which things are arranged:

   a tactful arrangement of the seating at dinner.

3. a final settlement; adjustment by agreement:

   The arrangement with the rebels lasted only two weeks.

4. Usually arrangements. preparatory measures; plans; preparations:

   They made arrangements for an early departure.

5. something arranged in a particular way:

   a floral arrangement; the arrangement of chairs for the seminar.

6. Music.
   1. the adaptation of a composition to voices or instruments, or to a new purpose.
   2. a piece so adapted.

arrangement

/ əˈreɪndʒmənt /

noun

1. the act of arranging or being arranged
2. the form in which things are arranged

   he altered the arrangement of furniture in the room

3. a thing composed of various ordered parts; the result of arranging

   a flower arrangement

4. often plural a preparatory measure taken or plan made; preparation
5. an agreement or settlement; understanding
6. an adaptation of a piece of music for performance in a different way, esp on different instruments from those for which it was originally composed
7. an adaptation (of a play, etc) for broadcasting

Other Words From

• rear·rangement noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of arrangement¹

From French, dating back to 1720–30; arrange, -ment

Idioms and Phrases

Idioms

1. final arrangements, the planning or scheduling of funeral services and burial:

   Final arrangements are still pending.

Example Sentences

How that arrangement would work under the new structure is one of the issues the new company will face.

From Los Angeles Times

However, the report said there was no record that she informed the charity trustees when she entered into the financial arrangement with Virgin Media.

From BBC

The researchers found that atomic resolution SE imaging is effective in identifying surface atomic arrangements with extremely high surface sensitivity.

From Science Daily

Lambeth Palace said more details would be provided on this arrangement "in due course".

From BBC

The “Strip That Down” singer’s dark blue casket arrived at the church in a white horse-drawn hearse carrying floral arrangements spelling the words “son” and “daddy,” the BBC said.

From Los Angeles Times

Related Words

• adjustment
• agreement
• compromise
• deal
• package
• plan
• preparation
• provision
• schedule
• settlement