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adjective

ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Definition of organizednext
as in systematic
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern our department is more organized and, therefore, more efficient in handling the tasks assigned to it

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verb

past tense of organize
1
as in arranged
to put into a particular arrangement carefully organized the hotel's silverware by pattern

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2
as in planned
to work out the details of (something) in advance started organizing the anniversary party months in advance

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Recent Examples of organized
Adjective
Buyers, lenders and investors expect financial statements that are accurate, organized and easily explained. — Melissa Houston, Forbes.com, 1 July 2026 He’s expected to be a full participant at the start of training camp after working off to the side with athletic trainers during organized team activities and minicamp. — Jon MacHota, New York Times, 1 July 2026
Verb
The Audio Feed free lunchtime concert series, organized by the Hartford Business Improvement District, returns this week. — Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 6 July 2026 The prize’s previous three editions were organized in partnership with Fendi, Loro Piana and eyewear manufacturer Thélios, respectively — all part of the French group. — Martino Carrera, Footwear News, 6 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized
Recent Examples of Synonyms for organized
  1. systematic
  2. arranged
  3. planned
  4. systematized
  5. classified
  6. designed
  7. methodical
  8. ordered
Adjective
  • This systematic approach, including proactive diaspora talent identification and a uniform coaching philosophy across all age groups, has yielded consistent results, including a U20 World Cup win.
    — Chris Evans, Forbes.com, 9 July 2026
  • But before all of that, Hoboken undertook a systematic effort to catalog its sidewalks and their condition.
    — Wes Marshall, The Conversation, 2 July 2026
Definition of systematic
Verb
  • The original design featured 13 stripes representing the colonies and 13 stars arranged in a circle to symbolize equality among them.
    — Pete Cuddihy, FOXNews.com, 5 July 2026
  • The floorplan is arranged with a clear separation between the living areas and private sleeping quarters of the home.
    — Bridget Borgobello July 03, New Atlas, 4 July 2026
Definition of arranged
Verb
  • Nunez said investigators planned to interview an employee who was working at the business when the blaze began.
    — Sacbee.com, Sacbee.com, 4 July 2026
  • Following the exercise, the Royal Navy capability team and the Air and Space Warfare Centre began analyzing the results, with additional testing potentially planned aboard HMS Queen Elizabeth.
    — Bojan Stojkovski, Interesting Engineering, 4 July 2026
Definition of planned
Adjective
  • Raad’s subject—war—is likewise highly systematized, yet requires mental gymnastics to justify itself.
    — Emily Watlington, ARTnews.com, 24 May 2026
  • Starboard’s 2026 strategy leans into partnership, culture and experiential momentum, while Harding+ is building a more systematized retail model around emotion, data, and innovation.
    — Kevin Rozario, Forbes.com, 22 Jan. 2026
Definition of systematized
Verb
  • Investigators ultimately classified the encounter as non-threatening because the object never approached sensitive assets.
    — Aamir Khollam, Interesting Engineering, 10 July 2026
  • Of that dataset, there were 33 public comment letters, of which Zach classified them as submitted by an individual in an active corporate role, such as CFO, audit chair, financial reporting manager, COO, or CTO.
    — Sheryl Estrada, Fortune, 8 July 2026
Definition of classified
Verb
  • These are semiconductors designed to run large AI models in a quick and cost-efficient manner, which has become a particular focus for the industry as more complex AI agents are deployed.
    — Arjun Kharpal, CNBC, 8 July 2026
  • The demonstration is designed to verify engineering assumptions before construction of the company’s first nuclear demonstration well, reducing technical risk ahead of commercial deployment.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 8 July 2026
Definition of designed
Adjective
  • Bit by bit, members of the Waseca County Historical Society are learning more about this patriotic artifact with methodical research.
    — Rebekah Riess, CNN Money, 4 July 2026
  • The Panthers have taken a methodical approach with Brooks after the former Texas running back missed all of last season following a second ACL surgery on his right knee.
    — The Athletic NFL Staff, New York Times, 30 June 2026
Definition of methodical
Verb
  • Workers were ordered to evacuate, along with occupants in nine surrounding buildings, including a private school, a Westin hotel, and the Israeli consulate.
    — Matthew Sedacca, Curbed, 8 July 2026
  • And Alibaba has ordered its employees to stop using Anthropic tools for work starting July 10, CNBC confirmed on Monday.
    — Evelyn Cheng, CNBC, 8 July 2026
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