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

• ordered·ness noun
• non·ordered adjective
• un·ordered adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of ordered¹

order + -ed ²

Example Sentences

This week, he ordered an investigation into the national security risks posed by the US' reliance on such critical minerals.

From BBC

They have ordered for the confirmation of the arbitration award to be cancelled, and for the district court to dismiss the action due to its lack of jurisdiction.

From BBC

Earlier this month, the Trump administration ordered the immediate expansion of timber production in the U.S.

From Los Angeles Times

During a 15 March hearing, Judge Boasberg imposed a temporary restraining order on the use of the wartime law and ordered deportation flights that were already in the air to be turned around.

From BBC

Shortly after Mr Mahdawi was arrested, a federal judge in Vermont ordered that he not be removed from the state.

From BBC

Related Words

• arranged
• controlled
• organized