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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Bottom-up from the employees’ own values, which should be documented as a source of guidance as to what organizational values will resonate with employees. Rodger Dean Duncan, Forbes.com, 11 June 2026 Sarah Cordes, a professor of policy and organizational and leadership studies in Temple University’s College of Education and Human Development, said data consistently shows K-12 campuses perform the best with as little leadership turnover as possible. Samuel O’Neal June 11, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 June 2026 That means avoiding sticking to one type of organizational solution—such as hooks or baskets—and trying a mix of options. Better Homes & Gardens, 11 June 2026 Williamson notes that the most significant organizational changes are still concentrated among technology-forward companies with sophisticated digital infrastructure. Sharon Goldman, Fortune, 9 June 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 13 Jun. 2026.

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