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or⋅der⋅ly
[awr-der-lee] 
dər
adjective, adverb, noun, plural -lies.–adjective
| 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, as persons or the mind. |
| 3. | characterized by or observant of law, rule, or discipline; well-behaved; law-abiding: an orderly assemblage of citizens. |
| 4. | pertaining to or charged with the communication or execution of orders. |
–adverb
| 5. | methodically; regularly. |
| 6. | according to established order or rule. |
–noun
| 7. | Military. an enlisted soldier assigned to perform various chores for a commanding officer or group of officers. |
| 8. | a hospital attendant having general, nonmedical duties. |
Related forms:
or⋅der⋅li⋅ness, noun
Synonyms:
1,2. Orderly, methodical, systematic characterize that which is neat, in order, and planned. These three words are sometimes used interchangeably. However, orderly emphasizes neatness of arrangement: an orderly array of books. Methodical suggests a logical plan, a definite order of actions or method from beginning to end: a methodical examination. Systematic suggests thoroughness, an extensive and detailed plan, together with regularity of action: a systematic review.
1,2. Orderly, methodical, systematic characterize that which is neat, in order, and planned. These three words are sometimes used interchangeably. However, orderly emphasizes neatness of arrangement: an orderly array of books. Methodical suggests a logical plan, a definite order of actions or method from beginning to end: a methodical examination. Systematic suggests thoroughness, an extensive and detailed plan, together with regularity of action: a systematic review.
Antonyms:
1. chaotic, disorderly, haphazard.
1. chaotic, disorderly, haphazard.
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| or·der·ly (ôr'dər-lē) adj.
or'der·li·ness n. Synonyms: These adjectives mean proceeding in or observant of a prescribed pattern or arrangement. Orderly especially implies correct or customary procedure or proper or harmonious arrangement: an orderly evacuation of the burning building; orderly and symmetrical rows. |
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Orderly
Or"der*ly\, a. 1. Conformed to order; in order; regular; as, an orderly course or plan. --Milton. 2. Observant of order, authority, or rule; hence, obedient; quiet; peaceable; not unruly; as, orderly children; an orderly community. 3. Performed in good or established order; well-regulated. "An orderly . . . march." --Clarendon. 4. Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders. "Aids-de-camp and orderly men." --Sir W. Scott. Orderly book (Mil.), a book for every company, in which the general and regimental orders are recorded. Orderly officer, the officer of the day, or that officer of a corps or regiment whose turn it is to supervise for the day the arrangements for food, cleanliness, etc. --Farrow. Orderly room. (a) The court of the commanding officer, where charges against the men of the regiment are tried. (b) The office of the commanding officer, usually in the barracks, whence orders emanate. --Farrow. Orderly sergeant, the first sergeant of a company.Orderly
Or"der*ly\, adv. According to due order; regularly; methodically; duly. You are blunt; go to it orderly. --Shak.Orderly
Or"der*ly\, n.; pl. Orderlies. 1. (Mil.) A noncommissioned officer or soldier who attends a superior officer to carry his orders, or to render other service. Orderlies were appointed to watch the palace. --Macaulay. 2. A street sweeper. [Eng.] --Mayhew.
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Language Translation for : orderly
Spanish:
formal, ordenado,
German:
ordentlich,
Japanese:
秩序ある
orderly (adv.)
1477, "in due order," from order (q.v.). As a noun meaning "military attendant who carries orders" it is first attested 1781 (short for orderly corporal, etc.). Extended 1809 to an attendant at a hospital (originally a military hospital) charged with keeping things in order and clean.
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Main Entry: or·der·ly
Pronunciation: -lE
Function: noun
Inflected Form: plural -lies
: a hospital attendant who doesroutine or heavy work (as cleaning, carrying supplies, or moving patients)
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orderly or·der·ly (ôr'dər-lē)
n.
An attendant in a hospital.
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