Organization: meaning, definitions and examples

A repeat entry; see above for context and examples.

Refers to a business enterprise that sells goods or services. Used in everyday language to talk about commercial entities.

• She started her own tech company.
• The company is launching a new product next month.

Typically refers to a group of people with a common interest or purpose, often non-commercial. Commonly used for professional or educational groups.

• The Bar Association hosts monthly networking events.
• She joined a local chess association.

Describes a large business entity legally recognized as a single entity, often composed of many smaller units. Used in formal contexts or to describe large businesses.

• The corporation has offices in over 50 countries.
• He works for a multinational corporation.

Used when referring to the act of arranging or structuring things methodically or efficiently. It's also used to refer to an entity such as a company or business.

• The organization of the files made it easier to find what we needed.
• She works for a non-profit organization.

Best used when referring to the way something is built or organized, often indicating a framework or system. Also appropriate for describing physical buildings.

• The structure of the organization needs to be updated.
• The new office building's structure is very modern.

Appropriate when talking about the placement or order of objects, people, or plans. It often indicates a setup that has been agreed upon or planned.

• The flower arrangement was beautiful.
• We need to make arrangements for the meeting next week.

Typically used in more formal or technical settings to describe the process of arranging or organizing according to a system.

• The systematization of the workflow improved efficiency.
• Systematization is crucial when managing large datasets.

Used to describe a structured entity, often a business, government, or other formal institution.

• She works for a non-profit organization that helps the homeless.
• The organization has over 500 employees worldwide.

Best used to describe a small number of people working together towards a common goal, often in a work or sports context.

• Our marketing team is working hard to promote the new product.
• The soccer team practiced every day to prepare for the championship.

A general term for any number of people gathered or classified together, often used in casual and informal settings.

• A group of friends went hiking on Saturday.
• The company formed a new project group to develop the app.

Refers to a group of people who come together for a common purpose, usually more informal than an organization.

• He joined a local association of bird watchers.
• The neighborhood association meets once a month to discuss community issues.