organized

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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

organized

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past tense and past participle of organize

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Adjective They ran a well-organized political campaign. She's a very organized person.
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Italy’s tourism site notes that professional divers leap from the cliffs during organized events. — Deirdre Bardolf, FOXNews.com, 17 Oct. 2026 And there are several qualifications that a lead investor must meet, Broome said, like a good relationship with organized labor and the ability to gain the league’s confidence. — Sacbee.com, 16 Oct. 2026 There was no evidence directly linking the killing to organized crime in nearby Las Vegas despite longstanding speculation, although a connection hasn't been ruled out, police said. — CBS News, 16 Oct. 2026 An organized vehicle can make daily driving feel noticeably less stressful. — New Atlas, 16 Oct. 2026 See All Example Sentences for organized

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First Known Use

Adjective

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

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