/ˌɔːrɡənəˈzeɪʃn/ An organization, or organisation (Commonwealth English; see spelling differences), is an entity—such as a company, an institution, or an association—comprising one or more people and having a particular purpose. The word is derived from the Greek word organon, which means tool or instrument, musical instrument, and organ. cooperative organization n. 组织,机构; n. 组织工作,筹备工作; n. 编排,配置,结构; n. 条理,逻辑性