ordered system
nounUK /ˈɔːdəd ˈsɪstəm/
US /ˈɔːrdərd ˈsɪstəm/
A group of things that follow clear rules and work together in a neat way.
The solar system is an ordered system because the planets always move in the same paths.
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2. A set of parts that are arranged in a fixed sequence or ranking.
The library uses an ordered system to place books on the shelves.
3. A mathematical collection where the position of each item matters.
In math class, we learned that a list of numbers can be an ordered system.
4. A way of doing things that follows a strict step-by-step plan.
The factory's ordered system makes sure every toy is built the same way.