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Of/in the order of something

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Estimate Figure

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

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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.

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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.

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Damages were in the order of several billion dollars.
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