organized

adjective

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

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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And how does that square with the violence of organized religion? Nicholas Quah, Vulture, 8 Nov. 2024 Also located Downtown, The Mob Museum takes visitors on a wild ride through sordid acts of organized crime in town and worldwide. Melinda Sheckells, The Hollywood Reporter, 5 Nov. 2024 Both were raised by immigrants and are allies of organized labor. David Zahniser, Los Angeles Times, 4 Nov. 2024 At this point, the system is usually well-defined with organized thunderstorms, but lacks the high intensity of a stronger storm. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 1 Nov. 2024 See all Example Sentences for organized 

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
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 21 Nov. 2024.

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organized

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

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