Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
of-the-order-of
idiomatic expression
/əv ði ˈɔrdər əv/
Definition
A phrase used to indicate an approximate number or amount, often in a mathematical or scientific context.
Examples
- The budget for the project is of the order of $1 million.
- We are expecting a delay of the order of two to three weeks.
- The population in the region is of the order of 500,000.
Meaning
Refers to a quantity or magnitude that is in the general vicinity of a specified amount, implying a level of estimation rather than precision.
Synonyms
- approximately
- about
- in the vicinity of
- roughly
