Definition of "arrangement" []

• The act or process of arranging: the arrangement of a time and place for the meeting. (noun)
• The condition, manner, or result of being arranged; disposal: provided flowers and saw to their arrangement. (noun)
• A collection of things that have been arranged: the circular arrangement of megaliths called Stonehenge. (noun)
• A provision or plan made in preparation for an undertaking. Often used in the plural: made arrangements for surgery. (noun)
• An agreement or settlement; a disposition: Our dog will be looked after by arrangement with a neighbor. (noun)

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• "Leipheimer understands the arrangement is a quid pro quo for the Giro d'Italia, which Armstrong is scheduled to race in for the first time in May with Astana."
• "Mr. Tomlin essentially argues that this arrangement is the best option Chumby had for a business model."
• ""But this arrangement is an open invitation to lawlessness.""