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uh-RAYNJM-uh-nt/əˈreɪndʒmənt/

An arrangement is a plan you have agreed: make an arrangement, a seating arrangement. Arrange is the verb. An agreement can be more formal or legal; an arrangement is often practical and everyday. Rearrangement is changing the plan again.

Meaning

A plan or agreement about what will happen.

Examples

• “We made an arrangement to meet at six.”
• “We have an arrangement to share the taxi.”
• “The flower arrangement was on the table.”

Good to know

make / change an arrangement. Verb: arrange. Contrast: a formal agreement.

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