organized

Adjective

WordNet 3.0

Adjective (3)

formed into a structured or coherent whole
methodical and efficient in arrangement or function“how well organized she is”“his life was almost too organized”
being a member of or formed into a labor union“organized labor”“unionized workers”“a unionized shop”Synonyms: organised unionized unionised

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

Organize \Or"gan*ize\ ([^o]r"gan*[imac]z), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Organized ([^o]r"gan*[imac]zd); p. pr. & vb. n. Organizing ([^o]r"gan*[imac]*z[i^]ng).] [Cf. F. organiser, Gr. 'organi`zein. See Organ.]

1.(Biol.) To furnish with organs; to give an organic structure to; to endow with capacity for the functions of life; as, an organized being; organized matter; -- in this sense used chiefly in the past participle. [1913 Webster]

These nobler faculties of the mind, matter organized could never produce.— Ray.[1913 Webster]

2.To arrange or constitute in parts, each having a special function, act, office, or relation; to systematize; to get into working order; -- applied to products of the human intellect, or to human institutions and undertakings, as a science, a government, an army, a war, etc. [1913 Webster]

This original and supreme will organizes the government.— Cranch.[1913 Webster]

3.(Mus.) To sing in parts; as, to organize an anthem. [R.] --Busby. [1913 Webster]

organized \or"gan*ized\ adj.

1.Same as arranged; as, an organized tour. [WordNet 1.5]

2.Formed into an organization. Opposite of unorganized. [Narrower terms: corporate, incorporated] [WordNet 1.5]

3.well-conducted. Opposite of disorganized. Also See: systematic.

Syn: organized. [WordNet 1.5]

4.Arranged according to a system or rule.

Syn: systematized. [WordNet 1.5]

5.Being a member of or formed into a labor union; -- of workers, used especially in the phrase "organized labor". Opposite of nonunion.

Syn: unionized, union. [WordNet 1.5]