Structured: meaning, definitions and examples

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structured

 

[ หˆstrสŒktสƒษ™rd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

data

Arranged in a definite pattern or organized manner.

Synonyms

ordered, organized, systematic.

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Word Description / Examples
structured

Use when describing something that has a clear and defined framework or plan.

  • The training program is highly structured to ensure that all participants gain essential skills.
  • She prefers a structured environment where tasks and goals are clearly laid out.
organized

Ideal for describing systems, events, or people that are efficient, planned out, and arranged in a way that makes sense. Often used in relation to productivity.

  • She is a very organized person, always having her tasks planned out for the week.
  • The event was well-organized, with everything running smoothly.
ordered

Best for situations that emphasize tidiness and a specific sequence. Often used when talking about cleanliness or a logical arrangement.

  • The library maintains an ordered system to make books easy to locate.
  • After the renovation, the office had a more ordered layout.
systematic

Preferred when referring to an approach or process that follows a defined, methodological order. Often used in scientific or analytical contexts.

  • The scientist took a systematic approach to conduct the experiment.
  • A systematic review of the data was necessary to reach a conclusion.

Examples of usage

  • The data was stored in a structured format for easy retrieval.
  • Structured data allows for better analysis and interpretation.
  • The structured layout of the report made it easy to follow.
Context #2 | Verb

information

To organize or arrange something in a systematic way.

Synonyms

arrange, format, organize.

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structured

When something is made with a clear and defined system or order. It is often used in formal, technical, or scientific contexts.

  • The report was well-structured and easy to follow.
  • A structured approach is necessary to solve this problem.
organize

When you make plans or arrange your belongings and tasks so that everything is in order. This word is versatile and can be used in both informal and formal situations.

  • I need to organize my desk.
  • The event was well-organized.
arrange

When you put things in a specific order or position, often to make them look neat or to prepare for an event.

  • She arranged the flowers in a vase.
  • Can you help me arrange the chairs for the meeting?
format

When you set up or design something according to a specific layout or style, often used in writing, publishing, and digital contexts.

  • Please format the document before printing.
  • The book's format made it easy to read.

Examples of usage

  • She structured the information in a clear and concise manner.
  • The team structured the project timeline to meet deadlines.
  • By structuring the data, we were able to identify key trends.

Translations

Translations of the word "structured" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น estruturado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เคฐเคšเคฟเคค

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช strukturiert

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ terstruktur

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัั‚ั€ัƒะบั‚ัƒั€ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ustrukturyzowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆง‹้€ ๅŒ–ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท structurรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ estructurado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yapฤฑlandฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตฌ์กฐํ™”๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ู†ุธู…

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strukturovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ลกtruktรบrovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ป“ๆž„ๅŒ–็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ strukturiran

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ uppbyggt

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›าฑั€ั‹ะปั‹ะผะดั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒขแƒ แƒฃแƒฅแƒขแƒฃแƒ แƒ˜แƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ strukturlaลŸdฤฑrฤฑlmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ estructurado

Etymology

The word 'structured' originates from the Latin word 'structura', meaning 'a fitting together'. It has been used in various contexts to describe the organization or arrangement of things in a systematic manner. The concept of structured data has become increasingly important in the digital age, where information needs to be organized for efficient analysis and retrieval.

See also: restructure, restructurer, restructuring, structural, structurally, structuring, substructure, unstructured.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,059 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.