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organizational

adj.
US //ˌɔɹɡənəˈzeɪʃənəɫ// or·ga·ni·za·tion·al
  1. 1 relating to a company or group (adj.)
    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.

    Example

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

    Example

    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. 2 relating to planning and order (adj.)
    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.

    Example

    She has excellent organizational skills and never misses a deadline.

    Example

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

    Usage

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

Origin

From organization + -al.

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