organization

Everyday

1. A group of people who work together for a purpose, such as a charity, a club, a company or a school. tree →
2. The planning and arranging of things so they work well. tree →
3. The way something is arranged or put together. tree →

In the lessons

In everyday life, organizations include charities (Red Cross, UNICEF), sports clubs and companies. In school, «organization» is a skill: having your bag packed, homework planned and notes in order. In writing lessons, the organization of a text means paragraphs and order of ideas. Phrases: «a charity organization», «good organization», «lack of organization», «the World Health Organization».

Examples

• The Red Cross is an organization that helps people in disasters. tree →
• Good organization helps you finish your homework on time. tree →
• Our teacher praised the organization of my story into clear paragraphs. tree →
• The United Nations is an international organization. tree →
• The school trip failed because of poor organization. tree →
• She works for an organization that protects wildlife. tree →

Note

Countable (an organization) and uncountable (good organization). UK spelling «organisation» is also common; US and Canada use «-ization». Verb: organize/organise; person: organizer. Adjective: organized (tidy, planned). Trap: in names, keep the official spelling (World Health Organization).