Word of the Day – February 1, 2025

organizational unit

Acronyms

  • OU

Preferred Term

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Non-standard Terms

Definitions

Type Definition Sources
Group An entity in which the necessary activities are divided into segments in order to maximize efficiency within an organization. (used 38 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology
Noun A container within an active directory that enables you to organize objects such as users, groups, computers, and even other Organizational Units; typically used either to differentiate between objects with the same name, or to parcel out authority to create and manage objects. (used 1 times in citations and controls)
  • Per ISO 704:2009 methodology

Other Forms

Type Other Form
Plural organizational units
Plural Possessive organizational units'
Possessive organizational unit's

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