ordered

Webster's Dictionary (GCIDE)

1.having or evincing a systematic arrangement; especially, having elements succeeding in order according to rule; as, an ordered sequence; an ordered pair. Opposite of disordered or unordered. [Narrower terms: abecedarian, alphabetical; {consecutive, sequent, sequential, serial, successive ] [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

2.arranged in order.

Syn: orderly, regulated. [WordNet 1.5]

3.in good order.

Syn: so(predicate). [WordNet 1.5]

4.disposed or placed in a particular kind of order. OPposite of disarranged.

Syn: arranged. [WordNet 1.5]

5.arranged according to a quantitative criterion.

Syn: graded, ranked. [WordNet 1.5 +PJC]

6.marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts.

Syn: consistent, logical, orderly. [WordNet 1.5]

1.To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule. [1913 Webster]

To him that ordereth his conversation aright.— Ps. 1. 23.[1913 Webster]

Warriors old with ordered spear and shield.— Milton.[1913 Webster]

2.To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance. [1913 Webster]

3.To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries. [1913 Webster]

4.(Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry. [1913 Webster]

These ordered folk be especially titled to God.— Chaucer.[1913 Webster]

Persons presented to be ordered deacons.— Bk. of Com. Prayer.[1913 Webster]

Order arms (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its butt resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command. [1913 Webster]