organization chart (B2)
noun phrase
Pronunciation: /ˌɔrgənaɪˈzeɪʃən ˈtʃɑrt/
Definition
A visual representation of a company's structure, showing the relationships and ranks of its staff, departments, and management.
Examples
The new employee was given an organization chart to help her understand the company's hierarchy.
The organization chart showed that the marketing department reported directly to the CEO.
The company's organization chart was updated after the recent merger.
How to Use organization chart
- create an organization chart (verb phrase)
- to design or make a visual representation of a company's structure — "The HR department created an organization chart to help new employees understand the company's hierarchy."
- update the organization chart (verb phrase)
- to revise or modify the visual representation of a company's structure — "The company updated the organization chart after the recent merger."
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