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organized

[ awr-guh-nahyzd ]

adjective

  1. formally affiliated in a recognized group or organization, especially a union:

    Organized dockworkers on the East Coast were preparing for a major strike.

  2. 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.

  3. 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.

  4. 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

  1. the simple past tense and past participle of organize.

organized

/ ˈɔːɡəˌԲɪ /

adjective

  1. planned and controlled on a large scale and involving many people

    organized crime

  2. orderly and efficient

    a highly organized campaign

  3. (of the workers in a factory or office) belonging to a trade union

    organized labour

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Other Word Forms

  • ɱ-ǰ·· adjective
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Word History and Origins

Origin of organized1

First recorded in 1810–20; organize + -ed 2
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Example Sentences

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Others have speculated that they may have been willing recruits into the ranks of organized crime, which is among Mexico’s largest employers.

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There was bipartisan shock and disgust at the existence of the administration's organized effort to silence political opponents.

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While he was still a professional mixed martial artist, Young — who owns and teaches classes at Fight Academy Pasadena — organized a casual, potluck-style hangout for car-loving pals outside one of his matches.

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Longtime residents of Little Saigon were incensed and organized anti-communist protests.

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“I’ve been impressed by how the government has organized events that foster patriotism and national pride,” she said.

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