ordered
Americanadjective
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neatly or conveniently arranged; well-organized.
an ordered office.
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done according to specific principles or procedures.
an ordered method of assembling the parts.
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conducted according to certain precepts or rules.
an ordered way of life.
Other Word Forms
- nonordered adjective
- orderedness noun
- unordered adjective
Etymology
Origin of ordered
Example Sentences
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Gen Soleimani, who was Iran's most powerful military commander, was killed in 2020 in a US air strike in Iraq which was ordered by then US President Donald Trump.
From BBC • Apr. 4, 2026
Quantum transport simulations confirmed that the ordered structure reduces electron trapping and scattering, offering a clear explanation for the observed performance boost.
From Science Daily • Apr. 4, 2026
A large area east of Lake Perris was ordered to evacuate as the fire continued to spread, a spokesperson said.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 3, 2026
Egypt has ordered shops, restaurants and shopping malls to close from 9:00 pm on weekdays, hoping to curb energy bills that have more than doubled because of the war.
From Barron's • Apr. 3, 2026
Emma and Lisa-Marie Anne stay for dinner—Aunt Melissa ordered take-out instead of cooking for once—and the five of us exchange sneaky looks while passing cartons of kung pao chicken, moo shu pork, and broccoli beef.
From "South of Somewhere" by Kalena Miller
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