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arrangement
noun ar·range·ment \ə-ˈrānj-mənt\
: the way that things or people are organized for a particular purpose or activity : the way that things or people are arranged
: something that is done to prepare or plan for something in the future
: a usually informal agreement
Full Definition of ARRANGEMENT
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: something arranged: as a : a preliminary measure : preparation <travel arrangements> b : an adaptation of a musical composition by rescoring c : an informal agreement or settlement especially on personal, social, or political matters <arrangements under the new regime>
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: something made by arranging parts or things together <a floral arrangement>
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First Known Use of ARRANGEMENT
1690
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ARRANGEMENT Defined for Kids
arrangement
noun ar·range·ment \ə-ˈrānj-mənt\
Definition of ARRANGEMENT for Kids
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: the act of putting things in order : the order in which things are put <the arrangement of furniture in a room>
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: something made by putting things together and organizing them <a flower arrangement>
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: preparation or planning done in advance <Have you made arrangements for the trip?>
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: a usually informal agreement <a business arrangement>
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: a piece of music written or changed to suit particular voices or instruments
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