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- Dictionaryorderly/ˈɔːdəli/
adjective
- 1. neatly and methodically arranged: "an orderly arrangement of objects" Similar Opposite
- 2. charged with the conveyance or execution of orders: "the orderly sergeant"
noun
- 1. an attendant in a hospital responsible for the non-medical care of patients and the maintenance of order and cleanliness.
- 2. a soldier who carries out orders or performs minor tasks for an officer.
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adjective. uk / ˈɔː.d ə l.i / us / ˈɔːr.dɚ.li / well arranged or organized: She put the letters in three orderly piles.
The meaning of ORDERLY is arranged or disposed in some order or pattern : regular. How to use orderly in a sentence.
7 meanings: 1. in order, properly arranged, or tidy 2. obeying or appreciating method, system, and arrangement 3. harmonious or.... Click for more definitions.
adjective. us / ˈɔːr.dɚ.li / uk / ˈɔː.d ə l.i / well arranged or organized: She put the letters in three orderly piles.
1. arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence: an orderly desk. 2. observant of or governed by system or method. 3. characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding. 4. pertaining to or charged with the communication or execution of orders. n.
Orderly means neat, tidy, and well-organized. An orderly library makes it easy to find the books you want. A thing or place can be orderly, like a desk, refrigerator, or a hospital, and so can a person, particularly if they are very calm and well-behaved.
Definition of 'orderly' orderly. (ɔrdərli ) Word forms: orderlies. 1. adjective. If something is done in an orderly fashion or manner, it is done in a well-organized and controlled way. The organizers guided them in an orderly fashion out of the building. Synonyms: well-behaved, controlled, disciplined, quiet More Synonyms of orderly. 2. adjective.
What does the word orderly mean? There are 11 meanings listed in OED's entry for the word orderly, four of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. orderly has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. military (early 1700s) medicine (late 1700s) See meaning & use.
ORDERLY definition: 1. tidy or organized: 2. a hospital worker who has no special skills or training. Learn more.
Orderly definition: arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence. See examples of ORDERLY used in a sentence.
