organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

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

Synonyms of organized

• systematic
• systematized
• structured
• methodical
• regular

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

The number of lawyers in the Criminal Division’s Violent Crime and Racketeering Section, which prosecutes organized crime groups and violent gangs, is down significantly, though the section is looking to hire additional attorneys. —Eric Tucker, Fortune, 19 Apr. 2026

Two men are in custody in connection with a string of high-end residential burglaries in Weston that investigators say are part of an organized South American theft group targeting wealthy communities across the country. —Abby Dodge, CBS News, 18 Apr. 2026

That’s why Senate Bill 1486 is such important legislation for working families and organized labor. —Chicago Tribune, 17 Apr. 2026

Atrium Health Training Facility will not only be the site where Panthers practice unfolds but also where organized team activities (OTAs) and training camp take place. —Alex Zietlow, Charlotte Observer, 16 Apr. 2026

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized religion

Rhymes for organized

• acclimatized
• actualized
• aerosolized
• alphabetized
• aluminized
• anaesthetized
• anesthetized
• annualized
• antagonized
• apologised
• apologized
• capitalised

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball