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English Dictionary: ordered	by the DICT Development Group
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From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
ordered adj having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule; "an ordered sequence" Antonym(s): disordered, unordered disposed or placed in a particular kind of order; "the carefully arranged chessmen"; "haphazardly arranged interlobular septa"; "comfortable chairs arranged around the fireplace" Synonym(s): arranged, ordered Antonym(s): disarranged marked by an orderly, logical, and aesthetically consistent relation of parts; "a coherent argument" Synonym(s): coherent, consistent, logical, ordered Antonym(s): incoherent
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Order \Or"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ordered}; p pr. & vb. n. {Ordering}.] [From {Order}, n.] 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. To him that ordereth his conversation aright. --Ps. 1. 23. Warriors old with ordered spear and shield. --Milton. 2. To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance. 3. To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries. 4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry. These ordered folk be especially titled to God. --Chaucer. Persons presented to be ordered deacons. --Bk. of Com. Prayer. {Order arms} (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its but resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command.