Of/in the order of something

phrase

Approximately or roughly the same number, amount, or size.

The cost is in the order of $1,000.
Visual representation of "of/in the order of something" - Approximately or roughly the same number, amount, or size

Often appears as...

  • in the order of magnitude
  • in the order of importance
phrase

In the same scale or sequence.

The tasks were performed in the order of importance.
Visual representation of "of/in the order of something" - In the same scale or sequence

Often appears as...

  • in the order of receipt
  • in the order of sequence
phrase

Approximately or roughly the same number, amount, or size.

The cost is in the order of $1,000.
Visual representation of "of/in the order of something" - Approximately or roughly the same number, amount, or size

Often appears as...

  • in the order of magnitude
  • in the order of importance
phrase

In the same scale or sequence.

The tasks were performed in the order of importance.
Visual representation of "of/in the order of something" - In the same scale or sequence

Often appears as...

  • in the order of receipt
  • in the order of sequence
Definition 1 of 2
Visual representation of "of/in the order of something"
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Estimate Figure

Used when exact numbers are unknown, to give a rough estimate.

Illustration for Estimate Figure
The company's revenue is of the order of $10 million.
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Imprecise Measurement

Indicates that the speaker is not committing to an exact measurement.

Illustration for Imprecise Measurement
The population of the town is in the order of 20,000.
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Large Scale

Often used for talking about large numbers or amounts.

Illustration for Large Scale
Damages were in the order of several billion dollars.
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Estimate Figure

Used when exact numbers are unknown, to give a rough estimate.

Illustration for Estimate Figure
The company's revenue is of the order of $10 million.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Imprecise Measurement

Indicates that the speaker is not committing to an exact measurement.

Illustration for Imprecise Measurement
The population of the town is in the order of 20,000.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Large Scale

Often used for talking about large numbers or amounts.

Illustration for Large Scale
Damages were in the order of several billion dollars.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Estimate Figure

Used when exact numbers are unknown, to give a rough estimate.

Illustration for Estimate Figure
The company's revenue is of the order of $10 million.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Imprecise Measurement

Indicates that the speaker is not committing to an exact measurement.

Illustration for Imprecise Measurement
The population of the town is in the order of 20,000.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Large Scale

Often used for talking about large numbers or amounts.

Illustration for Large Scale
Damages were in the order of several billion dollars.
Visual representation of the word "Of/in the order of something"

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