organized
/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/ (bre, ipa) · /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/ (ame, ipa) · /ˈȯr-gə-ˌnīzd/ (ame, mw)
organized — adjective
- organizedpositive
- more organizedcomparative
- most organizedsuperlative
1. put in clear order, with parts grouped and placed by a plan or method
put in clear order, with parts grouped and placed by a plan or method
The museum keeps its photo files organized by year and city.
organized by + category
Small spice jars looked organized on the shelf above the stove.
Our teacher drew an organized chart across the whiteboard for science class.
The garage felt organized after Leo labeled every box with tape.
By noon, the tool table was organized into four clear sections.
- arranged
a broad word for things put in a chosen order
- sorted
stresses dividing things into groups or classes
- tidy
often focuses more on neat appearance than on system
- systematic
more formal, often used for methods or records
- messy
common for things that are untidy or badly arranged
- disordered
suggests lack of proper arrangement
- scattered
stresses things being spread around in no clear order
文法句型
organized by year
organized into sections
an organized shelf
用法筆記
Often followed by a by or into phrase that shows the system used. Distinguish from adjective/2, which describes a person's habits rather than the arrangement of things.
2. good at planning tasks, managing time, and keeping things neat
good at planning tasks, managing time, and keeping things neat
Nina is organized, so bills never pile up on her desk.
be organized for personal habits
Even during finals, Daniel stayed organized with a weekly task list.
stay organized with a list
Our coach is organized and packs every first-aid kit early.
Because Mei is organized, the family leaves for school on time.
A more organized roommate cleaned the fridge every Friday night.
- methodical
stresses doing things step by step in a careful way
- efficient
focuses on getting good results with little wasted time
- tidy
can suggest neat habits, but usually says less about planning
- prepared
focuses on being ready, not on overall order
- disorganized
the direct opposite for poor planning and poor order
- forgetful
focuses on memory problems rather than untidiness
- careless
stresses lack of attention, not just lack of order
文法句型
be organized
stay organized
organized enough to finish early
用法筆記
Usually describes a person's habit of planning and keeping things under control, often after be, stay, or get. Distinguish from adjective/1, which is about the arrangement of things.
常見錯誤
3. prepared in advance so people can join the trip or activity without arranging it
prepared in advance so people can join the trip or activity without arranging it themselves
We booked an organized tour of Tainan for the holiday weekend.
organized + tour
The school offers organized visits to the science museum each spring.
organized visits for a group
An organized bike trip saved us from planning every stop.
Their company joined an organized market tour in Osaka last month.
Instead of driving alone, Mia chose an organized bus trip.
- planned
broader and does not always suggest a group arrangement
- prearranged
more formal and stresses that the details were fixed earlier
- scheduled
narrower, focusing mainly on fixed times
- unplanned
shows that arrangements were not made earlier
- independent
for travel arranged by yourself rather than by a group
文法句型
an organized tour
organized visits to a museum
an organized bus trip
用法筆記
Usually before nouns such as tour, visit, trip, and activity. It suggests that another person or company planned the details for the group.
常見錯誤
4. working as a planned group or system, with people acting together for the same p
working as a planned group or system, with people acting together for the same purpose
The town faced organized protests after the factory cut local jobs.
organized + collective action noun
Police found an organized phone theft group near the station.
organized group with planned activity
After the flood, organized rescue teams reached each village by night.
The campaign became organized once volunteers shared maps and phone lists.
Parents built an organized network to deliver meals to sick neighbors.
- coordinated
stresses people or parts working together effectively
- structured
focuses on having a clear system or framework
- systematic
suggests planned and regular action, often in a formal context
- collective
stresses group action, but not always careful planning
- disorganized
shows lack of planning or shared control
- chaotic
stronger, suggesting confusion and no real order
- uncoordinated
stresses failure of people or parts to work together
文法句型
organized protest
organized rescue team
an organized network
用法筆記
Often used with nouns for group action, such as protest, crime, rescue, or network. Distinguish from adjective/1, which can describe tidy objects without any group coordination.