organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

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

Synonyms of organized

• systematic
• systematized
• structured
• methodical
• regular

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

At the time of the country’s founding, the church was experiencing an ebb tide, as the rejection of organized religion became more commonplace. —Michael Luo, New Yorker, 14 June 2026

This network stretched from college campuses to New York and into the orbit of organized crime figures who were actively probing college athletics for vulnerabilities. —David Mica, The Orlando Sentinel, 14 June 2026

Looking for furniture that helps keep your home organized and clutter-free? —Jamie Allison Sanders, PEOPLE, 14 June 2026

An allegation last year by a provincial police commander that top officers and officials were colluding with organized criminals led Ramaphosa to announce a national investigation into police corruption. —Michelle Gumede, Los Angeles Times, 13 June 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized religion

Rhymes for organized

• acclimatized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised
• capitalized

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball