ordered set

noun

logic maths a sequence of elements that is distinguished from the other sequences of the same element by the order of the elements. Thus <a, b> is not identical with <b, a>

A pillar of pagan-heads was ordered set up on a hill north-west of Chandr.

A few, he ordered set aside after a quick check and a few questions.

There were few, he knew, who dared even attempt to meet the raise; and those who could not, he ordered set into the streets.

As the vessels were making their seventh circle the foretrysail and two jibs were ordered set.

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