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

Examples of organizational in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web The leaders of any company, even the grandest, must always be ready to engage the skills of organizational rescue, and know that even that can be part of greatness. Bygeoff Colvin, Fortune, 20 Apr. 2024 The organizational psychologist practices this in her own professional life. Keyaira Boone, Essence, 18 Apr. 2024 An organizational psychologist explains how there is wisdom in unlearning and rethinking our beliefs. Becky Meloan, Washington Post, 17 Apr. 2024 Meanwhile, the Smithsonian’s new National Museum of the American Latino is currently in organizational ramp-up, figuring out its collection plan, building staff and awaiting congressional designation on a proposal for a physical location. Kayla Randall, Smithsonian Magazine, 16 Apr. 2024 Works under administrative supervision, developing and implementing programs within organizational policies and reports major activities to executive level administrators through conferences and reports. Miami Herald Archives, Miami Herald, 15 Apr. 2024 Her organizational skills catapulted her to state chair of the network in 2010 and drew the admiration of Latinas across the state. Richard J. Gonzales, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 13 Apr. 2024 These points are foundational for addressing organizational changes, developing internal communications messaging and refining the external communications strategy. Rob Forrester, Forbes, 29 Mar. 2024 The event highlights the array of educational opportunities, webinars, online courses, activities, and scholarships provided by IEEE’s organizational units, societies, and councils around the globe. IEEE Spectrum, 9 Apr. 2024

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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 25 Apr. 2024.

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