English Reference
adjective

organizational

adj.
US /ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃənəɫ/ or·ga·ni·za·tion·al UK spelling organisational

  1. 01 B2 Upper Intermediate Academic

    relating to the way a company, group, or institution is structured and managed.

    pertaining to the structure, hierarchy, or internal processes of an organization.

    Simple

    The company is making some organizational changes to improve how teams work together.

    In context

    The merger necessitated a complete overhaul of the organizational structure to eliminate redundant management layers and streamline communication.

    Usage

    Usually placed before the noun it modifies.

  2. 02 B2 Upper Intermediate

    relating to the ability to plan things and keep them in order.

    relating to the systematic planning and coordination of activities or resources.

    Simple

    She has excellent organizational skills and never misses a deadline.

    In context

    Effective organizational strategies are essential when managing a project with multiple stakeholders and a limited budget.

    Usage

    Commonly collocates with 'skills', 'abilities', or 'strategies'.

Usage organisational challenge

Photograph: Martin Godwin/The Guardian “Organisational failings were identified in more than 40% of deaths reviewed last year, showing the way the NHS just isn’t designed to work for people with a learning disability.

The Guardian· 17 Aug 2026

It’s not just his quality that will be missed; his organisational abilities will be too.

The Guardian· 17 Aug 2026

From organization + -al.

Etymology adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.

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