organizational

adjective

or·​ga·​ni·​za·​tion·​al ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce organizational (audio)
ˌȯrg-nə-
1
: of or relating to an organization : involving organization
the organizational state of a crystal
2
organizationally adverb

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Unusual structure In terms of organizational structure, the agency will operate as a nonprofit with the Florida Board of Governors acting as its sole member. Miami Herald, 12 July 2025 Although small, the bag boasts a slew of organizational options: three zippered compartments and a removable and zippered, chest-level coin purse. Asia London Palomba, Travel + Leisure, 12 July 2025 Rest becomes not just a personal choice, but an organizational value. Maryann Abbajay, Forbes.com, 11 July 2025 The State Department will begin a transition period to implement its new organizational structure, while legal challenges to the layoffs continue in federal court. Amanda Castro, MSNBC Newsweek, 11 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for organizational

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of organizational was in 1855

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“Organizational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organizational. Accessed 17 Jul. 2025.

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