organizational

adjective

or·​ga·​ni·​za·​tion·​al ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce organizational (audio)
ˌȯrg-nə-
1
: of or relating to an organization : involving organization
the organizational state of a crystal
2
organizationally adverb

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The approach aimed to support faster scenario evaluation, clearer tradeoffs, and greater alignment on organizational assumptions. Matthew Kayser, USA Today, 18 Mar. 2026 There was no inherent shift in organizational philosophy that led to the additions of Owens and Kim. Shawn McFarland, Dallas Morning News, 18 Mar. 2026 All of which might be dismissed as garden-variety conspiracy, not to mention being beyond the organizational capacity of the Democratic Party. Chris Smith, Vanity Fair, 17 Mar. 2026 Middle managers — the organizational layer that has long defined corporate America — are being flattened by AI. Ariel David, Baltimore Sun, 16 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organizational

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of organizational was in 1855

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“Organizational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organizational. Accessed 19 Mar. 2026.

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