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organized

organized

19 2.0
Having things in order so they are easy to find
  • adjective
  • /ˈɔrɡəˌnaɪzd/
  • US
translation icon : organizado
  • He was praised for his organized desk, which made it easy to find important documents.
  • very organized
  • organized crime

This area always kind of has a very organized look to it.

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Examples

  • He's extremely organized and thorough.

  • She's smart and organized and cool under pressure.

  • This area always kind of has a very organized look to it.

  • But right now, they are not as organized as I would like them to be.

    Blog text (7)
  • From the outside, it looks as though I'm so organized, but at home, not so much.

    Blog text (22)
  • I'm not intense, I'm just extremely organized.

  • As a job-hunting aid, it should be as neat and organized as possible.

    Academic text (1995)
  • Successful classical musicians and students are goal-oriented, organized, and systematic in their practicing.

    Academic text (2012)
  • It has pink, it has gold, it is organized, it has matching baskets.

  • WebMAC Professional contains 32 statements that rate the site on four dimensions: stimulating, meaningful, organized, and easy to use.

    Academic text (2004)

Synonyms

in order
vsorganized
233 1.6

Neatly arranged and ready to use

is about systematic arrangement rather than being simply ready
orderly
vsorganized
55 2.4

Arranged in a tidy, organized way

is similar but adds an efficiency and system focus beyond tidiness
well-ordered
vsorganized
2 4.3

Organized neatly so things are easy to find

is broader, stressing efficiency and usefulness as well as system
structured
vsorganized
1 3.9

Arranged in a clear, planned way with regular parts or routines

emphasizes practical order and efficiency rather than structural form
classified
vsorganized
1 4.4

Organized into groups by type or level

covers general systematic arrangement rather than only class rules
ordered
vsorganized
1.7

Organized neatly so things are easy to find

focuses more on efficient functioning beyond simple sequence
arranged
vsorganized
1.6

Placed in a planned order

stresses overall systematic efficiency rather than just prior planning
coordinated
vsorganized
3.9

Organized so people or parts work well together as a unit

is more about internal order of items than about teamwork
sorted
vsorganized
1.8

Put into groups or in a clear order

is broader, highlighting system and efficiency beyond mere placement
categorized
vsorganized
  • US
3.6

Placed into groups with the same features

is more general and stresses an overall efficient system
grouped
vsorganized
2.0

Put together in sets of similar things or people

is wider, focusing on an efficient overall system not only grouping
alphabetized
vsorganized
  • US
3.3

Put in order from A to Z

is more general, applying to any efficient systematic order

Antonyms

116 4.7

Not organized and full of confusion

38 3.1

Not in a clear order or plan

16 7.2

No clear order or plan and often messy

4 3.8

Not in a clear order and often messy

Compounds

72 3.4

Illegal acts by groups that plan and work together to make money

20 3.3

Workers who belong to unions that represent them in talks with employers

15 3.9

A group with official leaders, set beliefs, and regular worship

How Organized

systematic
66 4.6
methodical
35 4.1
orderly
55 2.4
organized
  • US
19 2.0
disorganized
  • US
38 3.1
messy
233 1.0
chaotic
116 4.7

Surface Forms

organized positive
organised positive

Morphology

organized = organize (transparent) = organize + ed

A straightforward adjectival use of the past participle 'organize' meaning 'arranged' or 'systematic', directly derivable by learners who know 'organize'.

Etymology

Organized comes from the old word organ, which meant a 'tool' or part that works with others, so to organize is to put parts into a system where they work together. That's why an organized room or desk has things arranged clearly and works well.