organizational
gb/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl/ us/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl/
B2
English
~ 5700
Senses
0 senses
adjective
B2
property
1
relating to organizing tasks effectively
About the ability to plan and arrange work, time, or things in a clear and effective way.
Usage pattern:
organizational [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes say *"I am very organizational"* to describe themselves. This is not natural. Use *"I am very organized"* for a person, or *"I have good organizational skills"* when talking about abilities. Also, do not confuse *organizational* with the noun *organization* (e.g., say *organizational skills*, not *organization skills*).
Synonyms
systematic (Suggests working according to a clear, fixed plan; slightly more formal and not only about everyday skills.)
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orderly (Focuses more on neatness and lack of mess than on planning time or complex tasks.)
Antonyms
disorganized (Describes someone or something that does not plan or arrange things well.)
Collocations
organizational skills
|organizational system
|organizational tool
|organizational habits
|organizational method
|organizational app
Themes
work
|daily life
|productivity
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Examples
- Her strong organizational skills helped the team finish the project on time.
- The new manager introduced better organizational methods for handling customer emails.
- I downloaded an organizational app to keep track of my deadlines and meetings.
- Improving your organizational habits can reduce stress at work and at home.
- We hired a consultant to review our organizational systems for storing client records.
Learner examples
- He has good organizational skills and never misses a deadline.
- This planner is a helpful organizational tool for busy students.
- Better organizational habits can make your day easier.
- I need a new organizational system for my files.
- Her organizational method for cleaning the house saves a lot of time.
adjective
technical
C1
property
2
relating to companies or institutions
About how a company or other group is built, managed, or works inside.
Usage pattern:
organizational [noun]
Common mistake:
Learners may confuse this sense with personal *organizational skills*. If the focus is on people managing their own work or time, use the personal sense. If the focus is on how a company or group is built or works, use this organizational-structure sense. Also, do not drop the adjective: say *organizational culture*, not *organization culture*.
Synonyms
institutional (Often refers to long-standing rules and practices in large organizations; slightly more formal and broader than corporate.)
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corporate (Commonly used for businesses and companies; less natural for non-profits or public-sector organizations.)
Antonyms
individual (Highlights focus on single people rather than the larger organization and its systems.)
Collocations
organizational structure
|organizational chart
|organizational culture
|organizational change
|organizational behavior
|organizational development
Themes
business
|management
|work
Examples
- The company is planning major organizational changes to respond to new market pressures.
- Our organizational structure has too many layers of management.
- The report examines how organizational culture affects employee satisfaction.
- She teaches a course in organizational behavior at the business school.
- The new CEO requested an updated organizational chart for all departments.
Learner examples
- The firm made an organizational change to reduce costs.
- We studied the organizational structure of large companies.
- Good organizational culture can help workers feel happy.
- The organizational chart shows who manages each team.
- They hired a consultant to improve organizational processes.
Grammar
Dictionary form
organizational
IPA
GB/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl/
US/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl/
Syllables & stress
or - gan - iz - a - tion - al (6 syllables)
Stress on 4th syllable (a)
Word forms
Adjective
- Base: organizational
Word family
Core family
Related words
Negative and opposite forms
disorganized
adjective
disorganization
noun
Expressions
organizational change
1/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl t͡ʃˈeɪnd͡ʒ/
fixed phrase
technical
process of changing an organization
The process of making planned big changes to how a company or group is built or how it works.
Examples
- The company is going through a period of major organizational change.
- Effective communication is important during organizational change.
- The report explains why many organizational change projects fail.
organizational chart
1/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl t͡ʃˈɑɹt/
fixed phrase
technical
diagram of company structure
A diagram that shows the parts of a company or group and who reports to whom.
Examples
- The HR manager updated the organizational chart to include the new hires.
- Looking at the organizational chart, you can see which department handles customer service.
- Before the meeting, she studied the organizational chart to learn who the key decision-makers were.
organizational culture
1/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
shared values in an organization
The common ideas, rules, and ways of behaving that people in a company or group share.
Examples
- A positive organizational culture can improve employee motivation.
- The new director wants to change the organizational culture to be more open and collaborative.
- Strong organizational culture can make it easier to introduce new policies.
organizational skills
1/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl skˈɪlz/
fixed phrase
ability to organize well
The ability to plan and arrange your work, time, or things in a clear and effective way.
Examples
- Good organizational skills are essential for project managers.
- The job ad says they are looking for someone with strong organizational skills.
- Her organizational skills helped the team stay on track during the busy season.
organizational structure
1/ˌɔɹɡənəzˈeɪʃənəl stɹˈʌkt͡ʃɚ/
fixed phrase
technical
how an organization is arranged
The way a company or group is built inside, including who does what job and who reports to whom.
Examples
- They changed the organizational structure to make decision-making faster.
- A flat organizational structure can help teams work more independently.
- The consultant reviewed our organizational structure and suggested combining two departments.