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.

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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

I try to stay as organized as best as I can because it is hard being a businesswoman and still being a college student.

From Los Angeles Times

Most of my weekly schedule is organized around volunteer activities.

From The Wall Street Journal

“There isn’t even an organized opposition inside the country.”

From Barron's

“There isn’t even an organized opposition inside the country.”

From Barron's

It requires being extremely organized and having a focused plan.

From Barron's

Related Words

• coordinated
• formed
• formulated
• standardized