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organization

 noun
     
or‧gan‧i‧za‧tion S2 W1 also organisation British English
1 [countable] a group such as a club or business that has formed for a particular purpose:
The public expect high standards from any large organization.
the World Trade Organization
a voluntary organization which helps disabled people with their transport needs
an illegal terrorist organization
2 [uncountable] planning and arranging something so that it is successful or effective:
Putting on a show of this kind involves considerable organisation.
organization of
The college has helped Anne with the organization of the event.
3 [uncountable] the way in which the different parts of a system are arranged and work together
organization of
There needs to be a change in the organization of the health service.
—organizational adjective:
organizational skills
  
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