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structured
/ˈstrʌk.tʃɚd/
organized systematically
The teacher provided a structured lesson plan to help students learn efficiently.
The lesson was carefully planned and organized to improve learning outcomes.
general
arranged in a systematic way
The company has a structured approach to project management.
The company follows a clearly defined system for managing projects.
She prefers structured environments where tasks are clearly defined.
She likes working in settings with clear organization and defined responsibilities.
Often used to describe systems, plans, or environments that are well-organized.
Collocations
structured approacha method that follows a clear, organized systemstructured datainformation organized in a fixed schemastructured interviewa job interview with standardized questionsstructured programa course with clearly defined objectives and steps
Pro Tip
Use 'structured' for clear systems
Use 'structured' when describing something that follows a clear, logical framework. For example, 'a structured curriculum' or 'structured data'. Avoid using it for spontaneous or informal arrangements.
Gold Rule
Avoid overusing 'structured'
While 'structured' is useful for describing organization, it can sound overly formal in casual conversation. Prefer simpler terms like 'organized' or 'planned' when the context is informal.
Word Origin
From Latin *structura* (a building or arrangement), from *structus* (past participle of *struere*, meaning 'to build'). Entered English in the 15th century with the sense of 'construction' or 'arrangement'.
Usage Notes
Commonly used in academic, business, and technical contexts to describe systems, plans, or data that follow a clear framework. Avoid using it to describe physical objects unless the arrangement implies systematic organization.
Word Breakdown
struct-
to build or arrange
root-ed
past participle suffix indicating a state or quality
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