organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd How to pronounce organized (audio)
Synonyms of organized
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

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They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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Now, packing feels way more organized and efficient, leaving me far more prepared before takeoff. — Julia Morlino, Travel + Leisure, 1 Aug. 2026 Khloé is arguably the most organized member of the family — who could forget her cookie stacking technique? — Sabrina Weiss, PEOPLE, 30 July 2026 That perspective became the foundation for HAQ, Health Analytics Quantified, a company created to support clinicians through more organized and evidence-driven technology. — Malana Vantyler, USA Today, 30 July 2026 Other features coming soon to Runna include Upcoming Plans, which lets the more organized or ambitious runners work out plans for multiple events and training blocks throughout the year. — Andrew Williams, Forbes.com, 29 July 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of organized was in 1817

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“Organized.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organized. Accessed 5 Aug. 2026.

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organized

adjective
or·​ga·​nized
: having an organization to plan and carry out activities
organized baseball

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