Organisation or Organization | Definition & Examples
Organisation and organization are different spellings of the noun referring to a systematic arrangement, a business or association, or the act of organising. The word is closely related to the verb ‘organize/organise’.
The spelling varies depending on whether you’re using UK or US English:
- In US English, ‘organization’ is the only accepted spelling.
- In UK English, ‘organisation’ is standard (though ‘organization’ is still acceptable).
Oran is the spokesperson for a national labour organization/organisation.
The festival was cancelled due to poor organization/organisation.
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Other forms of the word
The same spelling distinction carries over to related words, such as ‘organized/organised’, ‘organizing/organising’, and ‘organizer/organiser’.
- In US English, ‘organized’, ‘organizing’, and ‘organizer’ are correct.
- In UK English, ‘organised’, ‘organising’, and ‘organiser’ are standard.
Tanya and Joey are organizing/organising a fundraiser on behalf of a local charity.
Aaron works as a freelance event organizer/organiser.
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