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organizational

aw-guh-nih-ZAY-shuh-nuhl

Organizational (adj) means relating to an organization or to the way something is organized. Example: “She has excellent organizational skills, always managing multiple projects at once.”

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Relating to an organization or to the way something is organized.
"She has excellent organizational skills, always managing multiple projects at once."
"The company went through a major organizational restructuring last year."

How to Use Organizational

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In plain EnglishHaving to do with organizations, or with how things are structured and arranged.

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organizational skills organizational chart organizational change
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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “organizational” mean?

The word “organizational” means relating to an organization or to the way something is organized. In plain terms, having to do with organizations, or with how things are structured and arranged.

How do you pronounce “organizational”?

“Organizational” is pronounced aw-guh-nih-ZAY-shuh-nuhl (/ˌɔː(ɹ)ɡənɪˈzeɪʃənəl/ in IPA).

How do you use “organizational” in a sentence?

Here is “organizational” used in a sentence: “She has excellent organizational skills, always managing multiple projects at once.”

What part of speech is “organizational”?

“Organizational” is an adjective.

Is “organizational” a common word?

“Organizational” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the C1 level.

What is the difference between organizational and organized?

Organizational is an adjective that relates to an organization or to the way something is organized, as in "organizational structure" or "organizational skills." Organized describes something that has actually been arranged in an orderly way, such as "an organized desk," and can also describe a person's personal habits.

What does organizational mean in a business context?

In a business context, organizational relates to how a company or institution is structured or managed, as in "organizational chart" or "organizational change." It is commonly paired with nouns like "structure," "culture," and "development" to describe how an organization functions internally.

Is organizational spelled with a z or an s?

Both spellings exist: "organizational" is standard American English, while "organisational" with an s is the standard British English spelling. Both forms mean the same thing and relate to an organization or the way something is organized.

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