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Orderly

/ˈɔːdəli/

A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

📖 Definitions of "Orderly"

noun
  1. 1

    A hospital attendant given a variety of non-medical duties.

  2. 2

    A soldier who carries out minor tasks for a superior officer.

adjective
  1. 1

    Neat and tidy; possessing order.

    "He has always kept an orderly kitchen, with nothing out of place."

  2. 2

    Methodical or systematic.

    "We live in an orderly universe, where rules govern both the movements of planets and the binding of molecules."

  3. 3

    Peaceful; well-behaved.

    "An orderly gathering of citizens stood on the corner awaiting the bus."

  4. 4

    Being on duty; keeping order; conveying orders.

adverb
  1. 1

    According to good order or practice; appropriately, in a well-behaved or orderly way.

  2. 2

    In order; in a particular order or succession; with a suitable arrangement.

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