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

Experts say the Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps, which is tasked with defending the government, remains the most organized force in the country and could take on any opposition movement.

From Los Angeles Times

"Let us stay vigilant, active, and organized until the democratic transition is achieved," Machado urged on social media.

From Barron's

Authorities said that they were not ruling out organized crime in the investigation.

From Los Angeles Times

The role of the Anglo-French military hubs in Ukraine will be to provide channels through which the work of Ukraine’s allies can be organized and coordinated, a French official said.

From The Wall Street Journal

Some victims organized the Malibu Rebuild Task Force—with its own podcast—to help expedite the area’s rebuild.

From The Wall Street Journal

Related Words

• coordinated
• formed
• formulated
• standardized