Arrangement: meaning, definitions and examples

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arrangement

 

[ əˈreɪndʒmənt ]

Context #1 | Noun

event planning

The action, process, or result of arranging or being arranged in a particular way.

Synonyms

layout, order, organization

Examples of usage

  • The arrangement of flowers for the wedding was stunning.
  • The seating arrangement at the conference was well organized.
  • The musical arrangement for the concert was beautiful.
Context #2 | Noun

music

A musical composition adapted for performance with different instruments or voices than those originally specified.

Synonyms

adaptation, interpretation, version

Examples of usage

  • The symphony orchestra played a unique arrangement of the classic piece.
  • The jazz band performed a lively arrangement of the song.
Context #3 | Noun

business

A formal agreement or settlement between parties.

Synonyms

agreement, deal, settlement

Examples of usage

  • They reached an arrangement regarding the terms of the contract.
  • The companies came to an arrangement about the merger.

Translations

Translations of the word "arrangement" in other languages:

🇵🇹 arranjo

🇮🇳 व्यवस्था

🇩🇪 Anordnung

🇮🇩 pengaturan

🇺🇦 розташування

🇵🇱 układ

🇯🇵 配置

🇫🇷 arrangement

🇪🇸 arreglo

🇹🇷 düzenleme

🇰🇷 배열

🇸🇦 ترتيب

🇨🇿 uspořádání

🇸🇰 usporiadanie

🇨🇳 安排

🇸🇮 razporeditev

🇮🇸 uppsetning

🇰🇿 орналастыру

🇬🇪 მოწყობა

🇦🇿 təşkilat

🇲🇽 arreglo

Etymology

The word 'arrangement' originated from the Middle English word 'arraienement' which means to prepare or put in order. It has roots in Old French and ultimately derives from the Latin word 'ad-' meaning to and 'rangere' meaning to put in a row. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings related to organization, composition, and agreement.

See also: arrange, arrangeable, arranged, arrangements, arranger, arrangers, arranges, arranging, disarrange, misarrange, misarrangement, prearranged, rearrange, unarranged.

Word Frequency Rank

This word ranks #1,745, placing it within important intermediate vocabulary. Learning it will significantly improve your ability to express yourself in English.