ordered

[awr-derd]

adjective

1. neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized.

   an ordered office.

2. done according to specific principles or procedures.

   an ordered method of assembling the parts.

3. conducted according to certain precepts or rules.

   an ordered way of life.

Other Word Forms

• orderedness noun
• nonordered adjective
• unordered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ordered¹

order + -ed ²

Example Sentences

He was ordered to appear again for a preliminary hearing on Thursday morning and remains in custody, according to court records.

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The Care Inspectorate has ordered improvements to be made to services at Castlehill Care Home in Inverness, or risk having its registration cancelled.

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Vera first ordered restrictions in July on the use of 40mm projectile launchers, tear gas, stun grenades and other crowd control weapons at street protests.

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District Judge Heather McShain ordered their release pending trial, citing their lack of criminal records.

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After Judge Thomas M. Durkin ordered that withheld payments be sent to clients immediately, Lira continued to cover for Girardi, who failed to distribute the funds.

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Related Words

• arranged www.thesaurus.com
• controlled 
• organized