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Organization

noun

Organization means order, or a group with a purpose.

12 letters 5 syllables

What does Organization mean?

Organization means order, or a group with a purpose.

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Dictionary definition

The way things are arranged in order; also, a group of people working together for a purpose.

Example sentences

Organization in a sentence

easy

Good organization keeps a backpack easy to use.

medium

The food drive was run by a local organization.

hard

The essay had strong organization because each idea appeared in a clear order.

Writing practice

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Practice the meaning of Organization

Answer three quick questions about its meaning and related words.

Practice 1

What does organization mean?

Practice 2

Which word is closest in meaning to organization?

Practice 3

Which sentence uses organization correctly?

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Organization

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Sounds like

or · guh · nuh · zay · shun · strongest beat: zay

Synonyms

Words like Organization

orderUse for things arranged clearly.
groupUse when organization means people working together.
Antonyms

Opposite words

disorderUse when things are not arranged clearly.
confusionUse when ideas or items are unclear or mixed up.
Synonym practice

Want to practice organization synonyms in context? Try a Synonym Search question like "Good coordination helped the team move the tables safely," then compare close word choices. Practice organization synonyms.

Word family

Organization word family

noun

organization

Order or a group with a purpose.

adjective

organized

Arranged clearly.

adjective

organizational

Related to organization.

Related words
Student support

Understand Organization

Hint for students

Organization means order, or a group with a purpose.

Common mix-up

Organization does not always mean order. In some sentences, it means group with a purpose.

Try it in class or at home

Write two short sentences that use organization in different ways. Underline the clue words that show which meaning is being used. Example: The food drive was run by a local organization. Clue words: food, drive, run. Ask: Which meaning of organization does my sentence show?

Teacher prompt

Ask students to compare meanings of organization in this model sentence: "The food drive was run by a local organization." Which meaning fits, and what context clues prove it?