Cryptic crossword clue
Organisational reason to take one's temperature 8

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 8 letter word LOGISTIC

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The straight part
We know that "Organisational" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case organisational = logistic.
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What does LOGISTIC mean?

LOGISTIC noun
  1. A logistic function or graph of a logistic curve.
  2. The art of calculation.
  3. Sexagesimal arithmetic.
LOGISTIC adjective
  1. Relating to symbolic logic.
  2. Relating to the logistic function.
  3. Using sexagesimal fractions, especially in arithmetic or logarithms.
  4. Relating to basic arithmetic.
  5. Skilled in calculating.
  6. Proportional.
LOGISTIC adjective
  1. (operations) Relating to logistics.

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