organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd 

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

Synonyms

• methodical
• methodic
• neat
• orderly
• regular
• systematic
• systematized

Examples of organized in a Sentence

They ran a well-organized political campaign.

She's a very organized person.

Recent Examples on the Web

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

Word History

First Known Use

1817, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing organized

• get organized
• organized crime
• organized labor
• organized religion

Kids Definition

organized

adjective

or·​ga·​nized

: having an organization to plan and carry out activities

organized baseball