organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
1
: having a formal organization to coordinate and carry out activities
organized baseball
organized crime
2
: affiliated by membership in an organization (such as a union)
organized steelworkers

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
Recent Examples on the Web Further investigation revealed that an organized crime group based in Eastern Europe was behind the fakes. Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024 The axis is ushering in an international system characterized by two orders that are becoming increasingly organized and competitive. Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024 Sagittarius will bring a sense of spontaneity and passion, while Taurus will help keep them organized and grounded. Libra Although Taurus tends to struggle more with air signs, Libra is an exception. Katie Mannion, Peoplemag, 20 Apr. 2024 The Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act penalizes activities of people engaging in organized crime. Bart Jansen, USA TODAY, 14 Apr. 2024 Precision Wiring The wiring pattern in the cerebellum is precisely organized and compacted to concentrate three-quarters of the brain’s neurons into a 4-inch lobe. R Douglas Fields, WIRED, 31 Mar. 2024 An influx of new actors — from as far away as the Balkans and Russia — has turned Latin America into a sort of Silicon Valley for organized crime, Farah said, one that rewards innovation and diversification. Samantha Schmidt, Washington Post, 12 Apr. 2024 Civilian hackers have for years lent their skills to such shady enterprises as narco-trafficking and organized crime. IEEE Spectrum, 10 Apr. 2024 Logistically, this year’s festival is well organized and easy to navigate with both online guides and handout maps and daily schedules at info booths. Pam Kragen, San Diego Union-Tribune, 5 Apr. 2024

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Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of organized was in 1817

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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized. Accessed 30 Apr. 2024.

Kids Definition

organized

adjective
or·​ga·​nized
: having an organization to plan and carry out activities
organized baseball

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