organization

[ awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the act or process of organizing.
2. the state or manner of being organized. organized.
3. something that is organized.
4. organic structure; composition:

   The organization of this painting is quite remarkable.

5. a group of persons organized for some end or work; association:

   a nonprofit organization.

6. the administrative personnel or apparatus of a business.
7. the functionaries of a political party along with the offices, committees, etc., that they fill.
8. an organism.

adjective

1. of or relating to an organization.
2. Informal. conforming entirely to the standards, rules, or demands of an organization, especially that of one's employer:

   an organization mentality.

organization

/ ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən /

noun

1. the act of organizing or the state of being organized
2. an organized structure or whole
3. a business or administrative concern united and constructed for a particular end
4. a body of administrative officials, as of a political party, a government department, etc
5. order or system; method

Derived Forms

• ˌorganiˈzationally, adverb
• ˌorganiˈzational, adjective

Other Words From

• organ·i·zation·al adjective
• organ·i·zation·al·ly adverb
• anti·organ·i·zation noun
• misor·gan·i·zation noun
• nonor·gan·i·zation noun
• preor·gan·i·zation noun
• subor·gan·i·zation noun
• super·organ·i·zation noun
• under·organ·i·zation noun

Word History and Origins

Origin of organization¹

First recorded in 1375–1425; late Middle English organizacion, from Medieval Latin organizātiōn-, stem of organizātiō, equivalent to organizāt(us) “arranged” (past participle of organizāre “to contrive, arrange”; organize ) + -iō -ion

Example Sentences

Forty-four years after first considering the concept, “Martin Scorsese Presents: The Saints” makes its debut Sunday on Fox Nation, the streamer owned and operated by Fox News Media, the conservative-leaning Fox News Channel’s parent organization.

From Los Angeles Times

A representative from the team’s sales department said the organization does not publicly disclose the cost of season tickets.

From Los Angeles Times

WastewaterScan — an infectious disease monitoring network led by researchers from Stanford University and Emory University, with laboratory support from Verily, Alphabet Inc.’s life sciences organization — follows 28 wastewater sites in California.

From Los Angeles Times

The company took issue with the Jewish Voice for Peace, saying the organization was “too critical of the Israeli government,” according to the lawsuit.

From Salon

As advocates across social sectors brace for an uphill battle, the ability of organizations to respond effectively will depend heavily on funding, volunteer engagement and strategic mobilization.

From Salon

Related Words

• association
• body
• business
• circle
• club
• company
• consortium
• cooperative
• corporation
• establishment
• federation
• industry
• institute
• institution
• league
• party
• society
• team
• union