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organization chart

noun

  1. a diagrammatic representation showing how departments or divisions in an organization, as a large corporation, are related to one another along lines of authority.


organization chart

noun

  1. a diagram representing the management structure of a company, showing the responsibilities of each department, the relationships of the departments to each other, and the hierarchy of management
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012
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Word History and Origins

Origin of organization chart1

First recorded in 1940–45
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Example Sentences

The city’s office employs 12 investigators, according to a 2023 organization chart.

From our corner of the galaxy, Cauce’s performance at the top of the organization chart was disappointing, just as her public position in the media rights process was conspicuous by its complete and utter absence.

It isn’t enough to tweak organization charts and polish briefing papers.

She was listed as an administrative assistant/receptionist in an organization chart, but former employees said they were unaware what work she actually performed at the once prominent player in the Hollywood advertising business.

—Altering the agency’s organization chart to undo some changes made during the Trump administration.

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