organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Synonyms of organizednext
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

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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Violence linked to organized crime will undoubtedly be a concern for fans considering a trip to Mexico. Michael Rios, CNN Money, 31 May 2026 Storm – An organized or organizing system with a warm central core, and maximum sustained winds of 39-73 mph. Dinah Voyles Pulver, USA Today, 30 May 2026 PowerPresent then turns that input into a structured presentation with layouts, visuals, and organized slides. Stackcommerce Team, PC Magazine, 29 May 2026 Outbreak spreading faster than response The outbreak continues to spread faster than the response, despite health facilities becoming more organized and more equipment arriving. Jean-Yves Kamale, Los Angeles Times, 29 May 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of organized was in 1817

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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized. Accessed 6 Jun. 2026.

Kids Definition

organized

adjective
or·​ga·​nized
: having an organization to plan and carry out activities
organized baseball

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