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 also allows the company to have a flatter organizational structure than other companies of a similar size. — Tamlin Magee, Fortune, 8 Oct. 2026 The spokesperson added that the voluntary exit scheme is part of the institution’s organizational strategy for 2026-30. — News Desk, Artforum, 7 Oct. 2026 Other independents in the Senate, including Maine's Angus King on the moderate end and Vermont's Bernie Sanders on the left, caucus with Democrats for organizational purposes and committee assignments. — Nicholas Ingram, Arkansas Online, 6 Oct. 2026 The perception surely irked a man who was just following organizational advice, but Claire never backed down from his role in the deal. — Los Angeles Times, 6 Oct. 2026 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 9 Oct. 2026.

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