in order of something
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Meaning · English
according to a particular sequence or priority
Literally: arranged by rank or time
Register: neutral
Examples
The projects will be funded in order of their urgency.
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Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR B1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “in order of something” mean?
according to a particular sequence or priority Literally: arranged by rank or time
Is “in order of something” formal or informal?
in order of something is generally neutral.