organized
Americanadjective
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formally affiliated in a recognized group or organization, especially a union.
Organized dockworkers on the East Coast were preparing for a major strike.
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having a formal structure or network of elements, especially to coordinate or carry out widespread activities.
Fraud is often committed by highly sophisticated webs of organized crime.
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characterized by neatness and order, with tasks planned, materials arranged, etc., for optimum efficiency.
Mom was a very organized person who kept detailed grocery lists and a budget book.
An organized classroom with defined areas and spaces can be helpful for younger students.
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systematically formulated or followed; codified.
Specialized stroke centers offer an organized approach to inpatient care.
Catholicism, with a capital C, is an organized body of doctrine, belief, and worship.
verb
adjective
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planned and controlled on a large scale and involving many people
organized crime
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orderly and efficient
a highly organized campaign
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(of the workers in a factory or office) belonging to a trade union
organized labour
Other Word Forms
- well-organized adjective
Etymology
Origin of organized
Example Sentences
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“There is no modern precedent for regime change achieved through air power alone. Bombs can degrade infrastructure. They can weaken capabilities. But they do not manufacture organized political alternatives,” he said.
This fast developmental pace makes it an ideal system for studying how genomes are organized and regulated.
From Science Daily
Robinson has organized large rallies in the U.K. opposing migration.
Commander Kane organized crew members to journey far from the ship.
From Literature
“It was clear to me that we were not organized appropriately,” said Stephen Ehikian, who joined C3.ai External link as its CEO six months ago.
From Barron's
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