Organized Definition & Meaning - Adjective

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Synonyms organized American [awr-guh-nahyzd] / ˈɔr gəˌnaɪzd /

adjective

1. formally affiliated in a recognized group or organization, especially a union.

   Organized dockworkers on the East Coast were preparing for a major strike.

2. having a formal structure or network of elements, especially to coordinate or carry out widespread activities.

   Fraud is often committed by highly sophisticated webs of organized crime.

3. characterized by neatness and order, with tasks planned, materials arranged, etc., for optimum efficiency.

   Mom was a very organized person who kept detailed grocery lists and a budget book.

   An organized classroom with defined areas and spaces can be helpful for younger students.

4. systematically formulated or followed; codified.

   Specialized stroke centers offer an organized approach to inpatient care.

   Catholicism, with a capital C, is an organized body of doctrine, belief, and worship.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of organize.

organized British / ˈɔːɡəˌnaɪzd /

adjective

1. planned and controlled on a large scale and involving many people

   organized crime

2. orderly and efficient

   a highly organized campaign

3. (of the workers in a factory or office) belonging to a trade union

   organized labour

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Other Word Forms

• well-organized adjective

Etymology

Origin of organized

First recorded in 1810–20; organize + -ed 2

Example Sentences

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Cindy made it possible for me to get treatment, stay organized and keep living my life.

From The Wall Street Journal

“This was the first time we’d ever teamed up with an organized sports team, and the fact that it’s an Orange County team, where we grew up, made it feel right,” Noodles said.

From Los Angeles Times

Fischbach also organized a blood drive and urged ticket buyers to donate.

From The Wall Street Journal

“We as communities have stepped up, especially moms. We’re part of mailing lists, we’re part of big, organized groups,” she said.

From Salon

Loosely organized groups of anti-ICE activists have been using encrypted messaging app Signal to flag immigration sweeps and organize spontaneous demonstrations against them.

From Barron's

Related Words

• coordinated
• formed
• formulated
• standardized

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