ORGANISATION - Definition & Meaning for Kids

Simple definitions and word synonyms for kids.

Meaning 1

Part of speech: Noun

the activity or result of distributing or disposing persons or things properly or methodically

Example: his organization of the work force was very efficient

Meaning 2

Part of speech: Noun

the act of organizing a business or an activity related to a business

Example: he was brought in to supervise the organization of a new department

Meaning 3

Part of speech: Noun

the act of forming or establishing something

Example: the constitution of a PTA group last year; it was the establishment of his reputation; he still remembers the organization of the club

Meaning 4

Part of speech: Noun

an ordered manner

Example: orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized; his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality; we can't do it unless we establish some system around here

Meaning 5

Part of speech: Noun

an organized structure for arranging or classifying

Example: he changed the arrangement of the topics; the facts were familiar but it was in the organization of them that he was original; he tried to understand their system of classification

Meaning 6

Part of speech: Noun

a group of people who work together

Meaning 7

Part of speech: Noun

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

Example: he claims that the present administration is corrupt; the governance of an association is responsible to its members; he quickly became recognized as a member of the establishment

Synonyms

Constitution, Arrangement, Brass, Governing body, System

🌱 Word Origin (Etymology)

The word "organisation" comes from Middle French organisation.

🧩 Fun Fact

Anglo-Norman French was a unique dialect that developed in England after the Norman invasion.