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adjective

Definition of structurednext
as in standardized
following a set method, arrangement, or pattern The course is arranged in a series of structured lessons that allow the subject material to be easily learned.

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verb

past tense of structure
as in constructed

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Recent Examples of structured
Verb
But instead of being structured like a traditional VC firm with a GP-LP structure, Founder Flourishing takes a different tack. — Anne Field, Forbes.com, 29 Aug. 2025
Recent Examples of Synonyms for structured
  1. standardized
  2. constructed
  3. detailed
  4. built
  5. produced
  6. assembled
  7. manufactured
  8. formed
Adjective
  • For instance, European Union rules entitle travelers to standardized monetary compensation for significant flight delays or cancellations within airline control.
    — Eve Chen, USA Today, 18 Aug. 2026
  • The strongest experiences feel curated rather than standardized.
    — Jeff Fromm, Forbes.com, 18 Aug. 2026
Definition of standardized
Verb
  • Anna’s sheer lace dress with a huge keyhole in the front and an open back is fine but also like a million other dresses; the same goes for Jude’s nicely constructed, but very familiar, black velvet dress with a corset.
    — Roxana Hadadi, Vulture, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Leonard, Sheldon and Howard constructed a vari-state quantum entanglement device.
    — Michael Schneider, Variety, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of constructed
Adjective
  • On the other hand, detailed reviews of individual high-cost claims frequently reveal inefficient areas in an employer’s health plan.
    — Bruce Roffe, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
  • There’s a 7-inch smart TFT display supporting turn-by-turn navigation and detailed trip graphs that map speed, elevation, and battery state of charge against route data.
    — New Atlas, New Atlas, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of detailed
Verb
  • OpenAI is choosing to act on the possibility of the risk before fully confirming it, which is the framework doing what it was built to do.
    — Ashish Bhatia, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026
  • Scheffler has built a massive lead of more than 1,400 points over second-place Matt Fitzpatrick in the FedEx Cup standings.
    — Dennis Esser, New York Times, 19 Aug. 2026
Definition of built
Verb
  • Entering Wednesday’s finale, the Twins had produced three or fewer runs in 14 of their last 24 games.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • On August 14, Garrett & The Bad Boys will release their debut EP, Heavy Naturals, produced by three-time Grammy Award winner Kenny Greenberg.
    — Shivani Vora, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
Definition of produced
Verb
  • These immortal beings assembled various groups (including the Green Lantern Corps) in an effort to bring about order and peace.
    — Sergio Pereira, Space.com, 15 Aug. 2026
  • In front of the most Hall of Famers assembled for a game since 2008, Schwarber put on a legendary performance of his own.
    — Dan Hayes, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of assembled
Verb
  • Since mRNA vaccines can be manufactured quickly, the strain selection can occur closer to when shots are administered — in May, instead of February.
    — Elise Haulund, CNN Money, 14 Aug. 2026
  • Patients should be encouraged to ask who manufactured the product, why it is being recommended, whether FDA has evaluated it and how to report an adverse reaction.
    — Washington Post, Washington Post, 14 Aug. 2026
Definition of manufactured
Verb
  • When Iraola left Mirandes and was appointed as head coach of another second-tier side, Rayo Vallecano, De la Torre formed part of his backroom staff as the fitness coach.
    — Andy Jones, New York Times, 13 Aug. 2026
  • Residents formed a group chat to document Wiley's behavior with cell phones and door cameras.
    — Alys Martinez, CBS News, 12 Aug. 2026
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