(mathematics, logic) Denoting the second in a numerical sequence of models, languages, relationships, forms of logical discourse etc. / Of secondary importance.

(dated, 17th century) The principles under which the world and its components operate. / The strict enforcement of law, statutes, and social conventions.

Any religious order whose members depend on begging or charity.

plural of moral order

Alternative spelling of short order

(of food) Prepared and served quickly.

An order of food that can be prepared and served quickly.

The class of scale or magnitude of any amount, where each class contains values of a fixed ratio (most often 10) to the class preceding it. For example, something that is 2 orders of magnitude larger is 100 times larger, something that is 3 orders of magnitude larger is 1000 times larger, and something that is 6 orders of magnitude larger is a million times larger, because 10² = 100, 10³ = 1000, and 10⁶ = a million.

Having a precise arrangement. / (mathematics, not comparable) Having a well-order.

simple past tense and past participle of well-order