organisation
UK: ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən | US: ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃən
n. a group of people with a shared purpose or goal, structured for efficiency
n. the act of arranging or coordinating elements systematically
n. the quality of being orderly and methodical
The word "organisation" stems from the Greek organon (tool, instrument), which evolved into Latin organizare (to furnish with organs, arrange). The suffix -ation was added in Middle English to form a noun denoting the process or result of organizing. The morpheme organise reflects the core idea of structured arrangement, while -ation solidifies it as a concept or state. This duality—both the act and the entity—captures the word’s modern meanings.
The charity is a well-run organisation focused on education.
Good time management requires careful organisation.
She joined an international organisation for environmental protection.
The organisation of the conference took months of planning.
His desk lacked organisation, with papers scattered everywhere.