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

• methodical
• methodic
• neat
• orderly
• regular
• systematic
• systematized

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

Further investigation revealed that an organized crime group based in Eastern Europe was behind the fakes. —Luisa Beltran, Fortune, 25 Apr. 2024

The axis is ushering in an international system characterized by two orders that are becoming increasingly organized and competitive. —Andrea Kendall-Taylor, Foreign Affairs, 23 Apr. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized labor
• organized religion

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball