orderliness

orderliness
noun
1. the quality of appreciating method and system (Freq. 1)
Syn: ↑methodicalness
Derivationally related forms: ↑methodical (for: ↑methodicalness), ↑orderly
Hypernyms: ↑regularity
Hyponyms: ↑organization, ↑organisation, ↑system
2. a condition of regular or proper arrangement
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he put his desk in order

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the machine is now in working order

Syn: ↑order
Ant: ↑disorder (for: ↑order), ↑disorderliness
Hypernyms: ↑condition, ↑status
Hyponyms: ↑spit and polish, ↑kilter, ↑kelter, ↑tidiness

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