Ordered: meaning, definitions and examples

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ordered

[ ˈɔːrdərd ]

^{Context #1}

list or sequence

Arranged or organized in a particular order; structured or planned in a systematic way.

Synonyms

arranged, organized, structured, systematic

Examples of usage

The files were neatly ordered on the shelf.
She preferred her day to be ordered and predictable.
The students sat in ordered rows during the assembly.

^{Context #2}

give command

To give a command for something to be done or supplied.

Synonyms

command, direct, instruct, request

Examples of usage

She ordered a cup of coffee at the café.
He ordered a new book online.
The manager ordered more supplies for the office.

Translations

Translations of the word "ordered" in other languages:

🇵🇹 ordenado

🇮🇳 क्रमबद्ध

🇩🇪 geordnet

🇮🇩 teratur

🇺🇦 упорядкований

🇵🇱 uporządkowany

🇯🇵 整然とした

🇫🇷 ordonné

🇪🇸 ordenado

🇹🇷 düzenli

🇰🇷 정돈된

🇸🇦 منظم

🇨🇿 uspořádaný

🇸🇰 usporiadaný

🇨🇳 有序的

🇸🇮 urejen

🇮🇸 skipulögð

🇰🇿 тәртіптелген

🇬🇪 დალაგებული

🇦🇿 nizamlı

🇲🇽 ordenado

Word origin

The word 'ordered' comes from the Old French word 'ordre' which means 'order' or 'command'. It has been used in English since the 14th century to refer to things being arranged or organized in a specific way. Over time, it has evolved to also include giving commands or instructions for something to be done or supplied.