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Definition organization in British English

organization noun

noun
/ˌɔː(r)ɡənaɪˈzeɪʃ(ə)n/

power, success

1

a group of people who have a particular shared purpose or interest, for example a political party or charity

Example

members of the human rights organization Amnesty International

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a voluntary/charitable/aid organization

Example

This is a non-profit organization that was founded in the 1980s to improve women's position in the workplace.

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2

the way in which the different parts of something are combined or arranged

Example

scientists investigating the organization of the human brain

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2.1

the action or process of planning and arranging something

Example

Officials have asked for help with the organization of the local elections.

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Definition organization in British English