organization

[awr-guh-nuh-zey-shuhn] / ˌɔr gə nəˈzeɪ ʃən /

NOUN

arrangement, arranging

Synonyms

STRONGEST

grouping institution management system

STRONG

alignment assembling assembly chemistry composition configuration conformation constitution construction coordination design disposal format formation formulation framework harmony makeup making method methodology organism pattern plan planning regulation running situation standard standardization structure symmetry unity whole

WEAK

forming organizing structuring

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization disproportion imbalance

NOUN

group bound by interest/work/ goal

Synonyms

STRONGEST

association body business circle club company consortium cooperative corporation establishment federation industry institute institution league party society team union

STRONG

affiliation aggregation alliance band cartel clique coalition combination combine concern concord confederation coterie crew fraternity guild house lodge machine monopoly order outfit profession set sodality sorority squad syndicate trade troupe trust

Antonyms

STRONGEST

division individual separation unemployment

STRONG

discord disunion entertainment fun

WEAK

disorganization

Example Sentences

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An increase in student behavioral problems and rising inflation have injected more energy into labor organizations.

From The Wall Street Journal

An earlier version of this article misidentified her organization as Advancing Standards Transforming Markets.

From The Wall Street Journal

“PSI is an activity, not an organization,” as a British diplomat once explained.

From The Wall Street Journal

Mirkin describes this as the "blender approach," where the components lack defined organization.

From Science Daily

Phil’s jam-packed summer lineup, which the organization is expected to announce Wednesday.

From Los Angeles Times