organised

Neatly in order

Organised is the British spelling of organized.

To be organised is to have things in order—plans made, materials ready, thoughts structured.

An organised person manages time and tasks efficiently.

An organised event runs smoothly.

To get organised is to impose order on chaos: I need to get organised before the move.

The spelling with s appears throughout British English, while American English uses z.

orderly

neat

Orderly, or undiluted

methodical · meticulous · systematic · disciplined · uncluttered · shipshape · immaculate · straightened · spick-and-span · well-kept

planned

scheduled

Arranged for specific time

agenda · itinerary · timetable · roadmap · blueprint · strategy · logistics · forethought · preparation · outline

structured

hierarchical

Organized by rank

framework · tiered · layered · compartmentalised · segmented · indexed · tabulated · codified · formalised · schematic

collaborative

coordinated

Arranged to work together

cooperative · teamed · concerted · synchronised · harmonised · group · committee · union · mobilised · rallied

efficient

streamlined

Made smooth and efficient

methodical · time-saving · proficient · competent · purposeful · strategic · practical · disciplined · diligent · industrious

Opposites
order and structure

organiseddisorganised

Lacking order or structure

chaotic · disordered · messy · unorganised · disorganized

planning and preparation

organiseddisorganised

Lacking order or structure

disorganise · disorganize · chaotic · unmethodical · unsystematic

labour collectivity

organisednonunion

Without labor organization

unorganised · unorganized · non-affiliated · independent · freelance

Phrases
Family

organism, organisation, organise, organiser, organisations, organising, organisms, organises, organisers

Familiarity
Top 50,000
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Known to kids · Timeless · Everyday, not technical · Rated G