Order (Noun)
Meaning 1
A body of rules followed by an assembly.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The order of the meeting was strictly adhered to by the chairman.
- The parliament follows a specific order during debates and discussions.
- The club's constitution outlines the order to be followed during meetings.
- The rules of order are designed to facilitate fair and respectful discussions.
- The assembly was guided by a set of rules of order to ensure a smooth proceeding.
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Meaning 2
A legally binding command or decision entered on the court record (as if issued by a court or judge); "a friend in New Mexico said that the order caused no trouble out there".
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Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- Judicial Separation
- Ban
- Curfew
- Programma
- Legal Separation
- Imperial Decree
- Stay
- Decree Nisi
- Prohibition
- Bull
- Proscription
- Consent Decree
- Papal Bull
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Meaning 3
A commercial document used to request someone to supply something in return for payment and providing specifications and quantities; "IBM received an order for a hundred computers".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The company received a large order for their new product and had to work overtime to fulfill it.
- She placed an order for office supplies and waited for them to be delivered.
- The restaurant received a catering order for a wedding reception and had to prepare a large quantity of food.
- The online retailer processed the order and shipped the package to the customer the next day.
- The manufacturer received a huge order from a major retailer and had to increase production to meet the demand.
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Meaning 4
A degree in a continuum of size or quantity; "it was on the order of a mile"; "an explosion of a low order of magnitude".
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The earthquake's magnitude was on the order of 7.5.
- The universe is thought to have originated in an explosion of extremely high order.
- A mass on the order of one solar mass is considered a relatively small star.
- The effect was still noticeable at a concentration on the order of parts per million.
- This star is about two orders of magnitude brighter than the sun.
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Meaning 5
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed; "the British ships dropped anchor and waited for orders from London".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
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- The officer gave the order to retreat immediately and regroup at the designated safe zone.
- The pilots waited anxiously for orders from air traffic control to confirm their landing clearance.
- She was given the order to proceed with caution and to report any suspicious activity.
- The commander issued the order for the troops to advance on the enemy's position at dawn.
- The captain received the order to divert the ship's course due to a severe weather warning in the area.
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Meaning 6
A formal association of people with similar interests; "he joined a golf club"; "they formed a small lunch society"; "men from the fraternal order will staff the soup kitchen today".
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Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The members of the fraternal order met secretly to discuss their plans.
- He was inducted into a mystical order of monks who lived in the mountains.
- The philanthropic order provided financial assistance to families in need.
- The fraternal order has a lodge in every major city in the country.
- The exclusive order of chevaliers gathered for their annual banquet tonight.
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- Jockey Club
- Yacht Club
- Bookclub
- Slate Club
- Atheneum
- Rowing Club
- Chess Club
- Hunt
- Turnverein
- Athenaeum
- Investors Club
- Frat
- Glee Club
- Sorority
- Country Club
- Hunt Club
- Golf Club
- Service Club
- Racket Club
- Fraternity
- Boat Club
- Chapter
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Meaning 7
A condition of regular or proper arrangement; "he put his desk in order"; "the machine is now in working order".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The mechanic got the engine in working order after hours of tinkering.
- She made sure her kitchen was in perfect order before the dinner party.
- The manager instructed the employees to keep the store in order at all times.
- After the chaos of the storm, the town began to return to a sense of order.
- The conductor checked the train's brakes and other systems to ensure they were in proper order before departing.
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Meaning 8
(architecture) one of original three styles of Greek architecture distinguished by the type of column and entablature used or a style developed from the original three by the Romans.
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Nouns denoting attributes of people and objects.
Examples
- The Parthenon in Athens is a prime example of the Doric order, characterized by its simple and sturdy columns.
- The Roman Forum features a mix of architectural orders, including the Corinthian order, with its ornate carvings and scroll-like volutes.
- The Ionic order, with its slender columns and scroll-like volutes, was a popular choice for ancient Greek temples.
- The Pantheon in Rome is a masterpiece of Roman architecture, featuring a prominent use of the Corinthian order.
- The Temple of Olympian Zeus in Athens showcases the massive scale and grandeur of the Corinthian order.
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Meaning 9
(usually plural) the status or rank or office of a Christian clergyman in an ecclesiastical hierarchy; "theologians still disagree over whether `bishop' should or should not be a separate Order".
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Nouns denoting natural processes.
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- The priest had risen through the orders of the church to become a respected member of the clergy.
- The bishop represented the highest order of the diocese, overseeing all the churches and priests in the region.
- Theologians still disagree over whether "bishop" should or should not be a separate order.
- He was ordained as a deacon and later elevated to the order of priest.
- The Roman Catholic Church has a long tradition of recognizing different orders, including the Franciscans and the Dominicans.
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Meaning 10
(biology) taxonomic group containing one or more families.
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The species was classified under the order Carnivora, which includes various meat-eating mammals.
- The family Ursidae belongs to the order Carnivora, a biological classification within the class Mammalia.
- The order Rodentia is the largest group of mammals, comprising over 2,000 species of rodents.
- Some species of insects, such as beetles, belong to the order Coleoptera, which is the most diverse order in the animal kingdom.
- In biological taxonomy, the order Hymenoptera includes ants, bees, and wasps, all of which have a narrow waist and a distinct body structure.
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Meaning 11
A request for something to be made, supplied, or served; "I gave the waiter my order"; "the company's products were in such demand that they got more orders than their call center could handle".
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- The restaurant processed our order and the food arrived promptly.
- She took our order and then went to put it in the computer system.
- He placed a large order for office supplies and had them delivered to the conference room.
- The company's products were in such demand that they got more orders than their call center could handle.
- After reviewing the menu, the couple gave the waiter their order and waited for their meals to be prepared.
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Meaning 12
The act of putting things in a sequential arrangement; "there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list".
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The teacher asked the students to review the order of operations before starting the math test.
- She spent hours getting the order of the flower arrangements just right for the wedding.
- The instructions for assembling the bookshelf were confusing, and I had to redo the order of the steps several times.
- The concert promoter was responsible for the order of the performances, trying to balance the energy of the crowd.
- There were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list, which caused delays in the delivery.
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Meaning 13
A group of person living under a religious rule; "the order of Saint Benedict".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The monk belonged to the Franciscan order, which emphasized simplicity and humility.
- The Trappist order is known for its rigorous daily routine and commitment to silence.
- The Carthusian order values solitude and individual prayer over communal activities.
- After joining the Benedictine order, Sister Maria spent many hours in meditation and contemplation.
- The Jesuit order was founded in the 16th century by Saint Ignatius of Loyola and focuses on education and service.
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Meaning 14
Logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation".
Classification
Nouns denoting groupings of people or objects.
Examples
- The files were arranged in alphabetical order on the shelf.
- The order of the planets in our solar system is a matter of great interest to astronomers.
- She told the story in a non-linear order, jumping back and forth in time.
- We shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation.
- The instructor emphasized that the order of operations was crucial in solving complex math problems.
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Meaning 15
Established customary state (especially of society); "order ruled in the streets"; "law and order".
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- Protesters marched through the streets, but despite their passion, order was maintained by the police presence.
- The mayor's speech emphasized the importance of law and order in the face of rising crime rates.
- After the natural disaster, the town struggled to reestablish order and provide aid to those in need.
- Marie Antoinette's lavish parties were the epitome of 18th-century social order, with its strict etiquette and decorum.
- Throughout history, periods of social upheaval have often been marked by the breakdown of traditional social order.