arrangementn.
/əˈreɪn(d)ʒm(ə)nt/, U.S. /əˈreɪndʒmənt/ 1. The action of arranging or disposing in order.
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the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > [noun] > action of arranging
disposingc1440
raying1552
marshalling1591
position1616
arrangement1728
ordering1828
placement1844
1728 E. Chambers Cycl. Arrangement, or Rangement, the Disposition of the Parts of a Whole, in a certain Order.
1816 J. Austen Emma III. xiii. 233 There was time only for the quickest arrangement of mind. She must be collected and calm. View more context for this quotation
1870 W. S. Jevons Elem. Lessons Logic xxxii. 278 In large libraries..such modes of arrangement are adopted.
2. Arranged condition, orderly disposition, order.
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the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > [noun]
ordinancec1390
compositionc1400
order?a1425
rayc1440
ordination1531
dispose1603
divisiona1616
compositure1625
composure1628
method1640
tactics1650
allocation1656
rangement1674
schematism1701
arrangement1715
orderedness1724
groupment1837
1715 G. Cheyne Philos. Princ. Relig.: Pt. I (ed. 2) ii. 109 There is a proper arrangement of the Parts to be brought about in Elastick Bodies.
1745 E. Young Consolation 56 Arrangement neat, and chastest Order, reign.
1771 J. Foot Penseroso i. 49 O'er the dark arrangements of the globe December throws his solemn glooms.
3. Style or mode in which things are arranged.
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the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > [noun] > mode of arrangement
arrangement1785
1785 T. Warton in J. Milton Poems (new ed.) 542 (note) In my new arrangement, I ought to have placed this piece under the Translations.
1856 T. De Quincey Confessions Eng. Opium-eater (rev. ed.) in Select. Grave & Gay V. 97 The clouds passed slowly through several arrangements.
1871 J. Tyndall Fragm. Sci. I. xxi. 491 To every act of consciousness belongs a determinate molecular arrangement of the brain.
4. concrete. A structure or combination of things arranged in a particular way or for any purpose; hence loosely, like affair, concern, production.
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the world > space > relative position > arrangement or fact of being arranged > [noun] > an arrangement
collocation1661
configuration1707
arrangement1800
the world > relative properties > wholeness > mutual relation of parts to whole > [noun] > a structure
machine1545
framework1578
compact1600
fabrication1602
machination1605
compound1607
structure1612
compilement1624
fabric1633
contignation1635
artifice1700
mechanism1712
creel1788
composition1793
arrangement1800
1800 W. Herschel in Philos. Trans. (Royal Soc.) 90 491 An arrangement of twelve bricks, placed on a stand.
1871 B. Stewart Heat (ed. 2) §165 Such an arrangement is called a thermopile.
1881 M. E. Braddon Asphodel II. 46 That lace arrangement which you call a cap.
5. Music. The adaptation of a composition for voices or instruments for which it was not originally written; concrete a piece so adapted.
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society > leisure > the arts > music > composing music > [noun] > arranging
arrangement1849
adaptation1860
transcription1864
intabulation1960
1849 Athenæum 20 Oct. 1067 It was disheartening, too, to find the appendix..crammed with arrangements.
1879 C. Parry in Grove Dict. Music I. 93/1 Arrangements of pianoforte works for full orchestra.
6.
a. A settlement of mutual relations or claims between parties; an adjustment of disputed or debatable matters; a settlement by agreement.
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society > society and the community > dissent > absence of dissension or peace > bringing about concord or peace > [noun] > settling quarrels or disputes > agreement or settlement
compromisea1513
appoint1555
accommodement1620
accommodation1624
arrangement1855
1855 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. (1858) III. xi. 12 It was impossible to make an arrangement that would please everybody.
1860 W. N. Massey Hist. Eng. III. xxvii. 153 But personal prejudices again interposed to prevent an arrangement so desirable.
b. euphemistic. An affair of gallantry, an amour.
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the mind > emotion > love > love affair > [noun]
ménagea1393
amour1567
concern1691
affair1700
gallantry1707
arrangement1750
affaire de cœur1781
romance1844
affaire1845
love affair1867
walkout1934
relationship1944
1750 Ld. Chesterfield Let. 5 June (1932) (modernized text) IV. 1551 Un arrangement, which is in plain English, a gallantry.
1751 Ld. Chesterfield Let. 21 Jan. (1932) (modernized text) IV. 1663 Bragging of..such an arrangement, will equally discredit you among men and women.
7. Disposition of measures for the accomplishment of a purpose; preparations for successful performance.
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the world > action or operation > undertaking > preparation > [noun] > a) preparation(s)
preparationsc1390
preparativea1450
preparatory1577
preparado1610
bundobust1776
arrangement1786
build-up1927
warm-up1943
run-up1961
loosener1987
1786 E. Burke Articles of Charge against W. Hastings iii, in Wks. XI. 432 Arrangements with the Rajah..for the better government and management of his Zemindary.
1837 W. C. Macready Reminisc. II. 82 With the latter I made arrangements about ballet, &c.
1854 W. M. Thackeray Newcomes I. xxvi. 252 His own arrangements were made in another quarter.
1855 T. B. Macaulay Hist. Eng. IV. xxii. 713 Donelagh made the arrangements for the flight.
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arrangement fee n. a fee charged by a lender for setting up a loan, esp. to cover administrative costs.
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1966 N.Y. Times 6 Sept. 64/5 High interest rates, which come on top of ‘points’ and costly ‘arrangement’ fees.
1985 T. Lundberg Starting in Business vii. 87 The arrangement fee is, in any event, limited to 1% of the loan.
2009 R. Wilson in J. Peil & I. van Staveren Handbk. Econ. & Ethics xxxviii. 288 Lenders are allowed to levy arrangement fees and management charges to cover costs.
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