in/of the order of

phrase

British

: around or about (a specified number) : approximately

The government has spent in the order of ten million dollars on the project.

He receives something of the order of 100 emails a day.

Examples of in/of the order of in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Check in with a staffer, who after a short wait ushers diners into Ki in the order of their arrival. — Bill Addison, Los Angeles Times, 2 Jan. 2026

But slightly rude, slightly funny, slightly on-the-edge presents are of the order of the day. — Stephanie Nolasco , Ashley Papa, FOXNews.com, 24 Dec. 2025

Vizguerra’s bail hearing took place Friday because of the order of a separate federal judge last week. — Seth Klamann, Denver Post, 22 Dec. 2025

Mountain snow in the Cascades will also come in the order of feet. — Kyle Reiman, ABC News, 20 Dec. 2025