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organization

|or/gan/i/za/tion|

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🇺🇸

/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən/

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/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/

structured group

Etymology
Etymology Information

'organization' originates from the Latin word 'organizare,' where 'organ-' meant 'instrument or tool.'

Historical Evolution

'organizare' transformed into the French word 'organisation,' and eventually became the modern English word 'organization' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to arrange or set up,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a structured group or system.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

an organized group of people with a particular purpose, such as a business or government department.

The organization held a meeting to discuss the new project.

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Noun 2

the action of organizing something.

The organization of the event took several weeks.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35