Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
on-the-order-of
Phrase
/ˌɒn ði ˈɔːdə(r) əv/
Definition
An informal phrase used to express an approximation or a rough estimate of a quantity or amount.
Examples
- The project will cost on-the-order-of $500,000.
- Her experience is on-the-order-of ten years in the field.
- We expect the delivery time to be on-the-order-of four to six weeks.
Meaning
Indicates something that is approximately equal to a certain amount, often used to give a sense of scale without being exact.
Synonyms
- Approximately
- Roughly
- About
- In the vicinity of
