alphabetical order

noun phrase

Meaning

A system of arrangement where items are placed according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.

Examples

Please list the names of all the students in alphabetical order for the attendance sheet.
The dictionary is organized in alphabetical order to make finding specific words easier.

Synonyms: sorted, indexed, categorized, alphabetized

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alphabetical order

noun phrase

Pronunciation: ˌælfəˈbɛtɪkəl ˈɔːrdər

Definition

A system of arrangement where items are placed according to the sequence of letters in the alphabet.

Examples

Please list the names of all the students in alphabetical order for the attendance sheet.
The dictionary is organized in alphabetical order to make finding specific words easier.

Synonyms of alphabetical order

Words with a similar meaning to alphabetical order:

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