Organisation Meaning
/ˈɔː.ɡə.naɪˌzeɪ.ʃən/Definition, CEFR level B1, pronunciation, examples, and quiz.
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Definition
nounNon-Oxford British English and Australian standard spelling of organization.
Sentence Examples
How can you contribute to our organisation?
This organisation promotes literacy in rural areas.
The United Nations Security Council is a very important organisation.
Synonyms & Antonyms
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The non-profit ____ works hard to provide clean water to remote villages.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The charity ____ relies entirely on donations and volunteer work to fund its programs.
Word Origin & History
From Middle French organisation, equivalent to organise + -ation.
Literary Quotations & Historical Citations
"[…] a number of commentators have noted how, during meetings and in committees, for example, organisation members often experience an attack of the sillies by playing the fool and horsing around."
— 2003, Peter Gronn, The New Work of Educational Leaders:
"We know that many male City employees still go to lapdancing clubs for a fun night out. We know City organisations have struggled in their vaunted attempts to get more women on boards."
— 2018 January 25, Amelia Gentleman, “Men-only clubs and menace: how the establishment maintains male power”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 08 Apr 2020:
"Although excessive organisation began as a hobby of the ultra-wealthy (Shearer and Teplin once sorted Reese Witherspoon’s closet, and charge more than £200 an hour for their services), storage-stuffed homes are increasingly commonplace."
— 2023 February 4, Amelia Tait, “‘It’s a control thing’: why are we so fascinated by super-organised homes?”, in The Guardian, archived from the original on 18 Mar 2023:
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CEFR Practice Quiz
The non-profit ____ works hard to provide clean water to remote villages.
CEFR Practice Quiz (Alternate)
The charity ____ relies entirely on donations and volunteer work to fund its programs.