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organized

/ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/
English Definition
adj. arranged in a systematic way
中文释义
有组织的
Example Sentence

The library's organized catalog system allows researchers to locate rare manuscripts within minutes.

图书馆有条理的目录系统使研究人员能在几分钟内找到稀有手稿。

Synonyms
systematic methodical structured
Antonyms
disorganized chaotic
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 “organized”?

  1. A Less important than something else; coming after the first
  2. B Packed closely
  3. C Not planned or expected
  4. D Arranged in a systematic way
Show answer

D — Arranged in a systematic way. “organized” means arranged in a systematic way.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “arranged in a systematic way”?

  1. A secondary
  2. B organized
  3. C dense
  4. D unplanned
Show answer

B — organized. “organized” means arranged in a systematic way.

Common questions about “organized”

What does “organized” mean?

organized — arranged in a systematic way. In Chinese: 有组织的.

How do you pronounce “organized”?

organized is pronounced /ˈɔːrɡənaɪzd/.

How is “organized” used in a sentence?

The library's organized catalog system allows researchers to locate rare manuscripts within minutes. (图书馆有条理的目录系统使研究人员能在几分钟内找到稀有手稿。)

What are synonyms for “organized”?

systematic, methodical, structured — all close in meaning to organized (arranged in a systematic way).

What is the opposite of “organized”?

disorganized, chaotic — each the opposite of organized (arranged in a systematic way).

Is “organized” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. organized 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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