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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Surviving Corporate Transition — William Bridges A classic exploration of the psychology of transition that helps leaders understand what employees experience after major organizational change. Jennifer J. Fondrevay, Forbes.com, 29 Jan. 2026 If the behavior continues and begins to interfere with your ability to do your job, escalate through normal organizational channels. Johnny C. Taylor Jr, USA Today, 27 Jan. 2026 Poor leaders tend to avoid accountability, neglect the development of their team and may create a toxic or demotivating work environment, which can ultimately hinder organizational success. Nancy Pulciano, Rolling Stone, 26 Jan. 2026 On an organizational level, Dare and madd were quite different. Charles Duhigg, New Yorker, 26 Jan. 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 31 Jan. 2026.

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