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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. or· der· ly ˈȯr-dər-lē. Synonyms of orderly. 1. a (1) : arranged or disposed in some order or pattern : regular. orderly rows of houses. (2) : marked by order : tidy. keeps an orderly desk. b. : governed by law : regulated. an orderly universe. c. : methodical. an orderly mind. 2. : well behaved : peaceful. an orderly crowd.
adjective. uk / ˈɔː.d ə l.i / us / ˈɔːr.dɚ.li / well arranged or organized: She put the letters in three orderly piles. Form an orderly queue.
Orderly definition: arranged or disposed in a neat, tidy manner or in a regular sequence. See examples of ORDERLY used in a sentence.
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.
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.
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 orderly fashion out of the building. ...seeking an orderly and peaceful resolution to the crisis. Synonyms: well-behaved, controlled, disciplined, quiet More Synonyms of orderly. 2. adjective.
ORDERLY meaning: 1. a hospital worker who does jobs for which no training is necessary, such as helping the nurses…. Learn more.
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.
Definition of orderly adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
Noun. Adverb. Filter. adjective. Free from disorder; neat or well-arranged. An orderly room. American Heritage. Neat or tidy in arrangement; in good order. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Arranged in, conforming to, or exhibiting some regular order; systematic. Webster's New World. Having a systematic arrangement.
