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arrangement

/əˈreɪndʒ.mənt/
ar · range · ment

Plural:arrangements
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arrangement Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The action, process, or result of putting things into a neat, attractive, or systematic order; the particular way in which things are positioned.

Example

"The interior designer changed the arrangement of the furniture to make the living room feel more spacious."


2

Plans or preparations made in advance so that a future event or activity can happen smoothly (usually used in the plural).

Example

"The conference organizers finalized all the travel arrangements for the visiting keynote speakers."


3

A formal or informal agreement, understanding, or settlement reached between two or more parties regarding a specific matter.

Example

"She reached a flexible working arrangement with her employer that allowed her to work from home two days a week."


4

A musical composition that has been adapted for performance by instruments or voices different from those originally specified.

Example

"The jazz pianist performed a lively arrangement of a classic nineteenth-century symphony."


5

A collection of cut flowers, foliage, or decorative items artistically grouped together in a vase or container for display.

Example

"A fresh floral arrangement stood as the centerpiece on the dining room table."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the early 18th century from French 'arrangement', derived from Old French 'arengier' ('to put in a row or line'), from 'a-' ('to') and 'reng' ('rank' or 'row', of Frankish origin).

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