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Organized has 5 different meanings across 1 category:

Adjective

Definitions
Verb
1

simple past tense and past participle of organize

"The committee organized a surprise party for her birthday last weekend, and everyone has already organized their gifts to arrive on time."

In plain English: To organize something means to arrange it so that everything has its proper place and is ready to use.

"She organized all the books on the shelves before guests arrived."

Usage: Use "organized" to describe an action that has already been completed, such as in "She organized the files yesterday." It functions as the simple past tense or past participle of the verb organize.

Adjective
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"

"his life was almost too organized"

3

being a member of or formed into a labor union

"organized labor"

"unionized workers"

"a unionized shop"

4

Of a person, characterised by efficient organization.

"After Sarah arrived at our chaotic office party, she effortlessly sorted the guests into conversation groups and ensured everyone had a drink within minutes."

In plain English: Organized means having your things arranged neatly and in order so everything is easy to find.

"She kept her desk very organized with all the papers neatly stacked in folders."

Usage: Use organized to describe someone who manages their time, tasks, or belongings in a tidy and efficient manner. Avoid confusing it with the past tense of organize when you need this specific adjective form.

Example Sentences
"She kept her desk very organized with all the papers neatly stacked in folders." adj
"The organized closet made it easy to find every shirt in seconds." adj
"She is an organized person who always keeps her desk clean and tidy." adj
"Please organize the files on your computer before you leave for lunch." adj
"She organized all the books on the shelves before guests arrived." verb
Related Terms
Antonyms
unorganised disorganised

Origin

Derived from Old French organiser and Latin organizare, this term originally meant to arrange or construct an organ, specifically referring to musical instruments or bodily structures. Its modern sense of arranging things systematically developed in English during the 19th century.

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