organizational

adjective

or·​ga·​ni·​za·​tion·​al ˌȯr-gə-nə-ˈzā-sh(ə-)nəl How to pronounce organizational (audio)
ˌȯrg-nə-
1
: of or relating to an organization : involving organization
the organizational state of a crystal
2
organizationally adverb

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This can create the organizational equivalent of multiple personalities—each agent optimizing for different outcomes without coordination. Victor Orlovski, Forbes.com, 6 June 2025 The organization, which was established in 2012, pushes professional development and organizational management as part of the solution through initiatives such as Leadership Labs, a five-month program tailored to leaders who identify as Black, Indigenous or people of color. Isabel Rivera, Miami Herald, 6 June 2025 Interestingly, those testifying without organizational affiliation were the most diverse group, with only 72% presenting as white and 25% as Black. Shanna Pearson-Merkowitz, Baltimore Sun, 5 June 2025 On Wednesday's episode of The Kelly Clarkson Show, the host and O.G. American Idol winner recalled once getting a peek inside the Idol season 2 runner-ups fridge, and being shocked by the impeccable organizational scheme. Ryan Coleman, EW.com, 5 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for organizational

Word History

First Known Use

1855, in the meaning defined at sense 1

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The first known use of organizational was in 1855

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“Organizational.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/organizational. Accessed 10 Jun. 2025.

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