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organize

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/
English Definition
v. to arrange or put in order
中文释义
组织
Example Sentence

To prepare for the expedition, the team had to organize their equipment by weight and function for efficient packing.

为了准备探险,团队必须按重量和功能整理装备,以便高效打包。

Synonyms
arrange systematize coordinate
Antonyms
disorganize scatter
Seen in practice — from the Digital SAT question bank

The scientific paper's abstract states its hypothesis in a single sentence, and the remainder of the paper is organized into methods, results, and discussion sections that test and interpret that hypothesis.

From a Text Structure and Purpose question · Craft and Structure

Curator Felix Adeyemi, who organized a similar exhibit at another museum, cautions that placing objects from vastly different eras side by side risks flattening their distinct historical contexts into a misleading sense of timeless sameness.

From a Cross-Text Connections question · Craft and Structure

Contrary to the common assumption that ancient Egyptian pyramids were built entirely by enslaved laborers, archaeological evidence from nearby worker settlements, including bakeries, breweries, and organized housing, suggests that at least the Great Pyramids were constructed largely by a paid, organized workforce.

From a Central Ideas and Details question · Information and Ideas

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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “organize”?

  1. A To be all around something
  2. B Chase, try to achieve
  3. C To arrange or put in order
  4. D Identify, know
Show answer

C — To arrange or put in order. “organize” means to arrange or put in order.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “to arrange or put in order”?

  1. A organize
  2. B pursue
  3. C recognize
  4. D surround
Show answer

A — organize. “organize” means to arrange or put in order.

Common questions about “organize”

What does “organize” mean?

organize — to arrange or put in order. In Chinese: 组织.

How do you pronounce “organize”?

organize is pronounced /ˈɔːrɡənaɪz/.

How is “organize” used in a sentence?

To prepare for the expedition, the team had to organize their equipment by weight and function for efficient packing. (为了准备探险,团队必须按重量和功能整理装备,以便高效打包。)

What are synonyms for “organize”?

arrange, systematize, coordinate — all close in meaning to organize (to arrange or put in order).

What is the opposite of “organize”?

disorganize, scatter — each the opposite of organize (to arrange or put in order).

Is “organize” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. organize is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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