noun · neutral
organization
UK/ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/US/ˌɔːrɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən/or·ga·NI·za·tion
a group or company set up for a particular purpose
Examples
“Many international organizations provide disaster relief in developing countries.”
“The local organization runs community classes for adults.”
“Volunteers help the organization to deliver its services efficiently.”
Band 8 sentence
“The international organization coordinated relief efforts following the earthquake, ensuring aid reached the most affected communities.”
Collocations
- non-profit organization
- international organization
- organize an organization / organizational structure
Word family
Common mistakes
many organization→many organizations
The organization the meeting yesterday.→The organization organized the meeting yesterday.
Organization is important in company.→An organization is important in a company.
Say it for a higher band
5group→6company→7+organization
Synonyms
institution
company
Easily confused
institution
“The university is a respected institution in the city.”
company
“She started a small company that sells handmade goods.”
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In -tion / -sion
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