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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Break Down Silos and Focus on Inclusivity According to a year-long analysis of over 100 global companies by Roland Berger, organizational silos pose a significant challenge to company culture. Serenity Gibbons, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024 That said, Harris has the organizational muscle of the Culinary Workers Union behind her, as well as the Democratic machine first set up by the late Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid (D-Nev.). Niall Stanage, The Hill, 4 Nov. 2024 The film ultimately shines a light on the destructive practice of organizational hazing that has led to far too many real-life tragedies. Brian Davids, The Hollywood Reporter, 1 Nov. 2024 His research interests lie in branding and marketing communications, with a focus on brand nicknames, nickname branding, and nicknaming in organizational communications. Zhe Zhang, Harvard Business Review, 31 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for organizational 

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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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 14 Nov. 2024.

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