arrangement

/əˈreɪndʒmənt/
nounIntermediate
formal

A plan or preparation for something, especially for an event or activity.

The wedding arrangement took months of planning.

The wedding arrangement took months of planning.

We made a special arrangement for the guest speaker.

We made a special arrangement for the guest speaker.

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Often used in formal contexts like business, events, or legal agreements.

general

The way in which things are organized or positioned.

The arrangement of flowers in the vase was beautiful.

The arrangement of flowers in the vase was beautiful.

The furniture arrangement in the room was very modern.

The furniture arrangement in the room was very modern.

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Commonly used in design, art, and everyday descriptions.

Collocations

make an arrangementto plan or organize somethingspecial arrangementa unique or customized planarrangement of flowersthe way flowers are placed

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Related Phrases

arrange forphrase
to make plans for something to happen
arrangement withphrase
an agreement or plan involving someone

💡Pro Tip

Formal vs. Informal Use

Use 'arrangement' for formal plans or agreements, and 'setup' or 'layout' for physical organization.

Gold Rule

Precision in Context

Always clarify whether 'arrangement' refers to a plan or a physical organization to avoid ambiguity.

📖Word Origin

From Middle French 'arrangement,' from 'arranger' (to arrange), from Old French 'arengier,' from 'a-' (to) + 'reng' (row).

📝Usage Notes

Can refer to both physical organization and planned events. Often used in formal contexts like business or legal agreements.

Word Breakdown

arrange
to organize or plan
root
+
-ment
the result or process of
suffix
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