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organized

/ˈɔɹɡənaɪzd/ adjective

In Latin: ordinātus Wiktionary

adjective Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about organized at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

  1. Formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale.
    organized medicine
  2. Methodical and efficient in arrangement or function.
    how well organized she is
  3. Being a member of or formed into a labor union.
    organized labor

Origin

From organ (“musical instrument”) + -ize, calque of German organisierte/organisirte.

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