Adjective
/wɛl ˈɔrdər/
The term "well-order" refers to a specific quality of being organized or arranged in a clear, logical, or systematic manner. In mathematical contexts, it often refers to a property of well-ordered sets, where every non-empty subset has a least element. In general English usage, however, it can refer to anything that is neatly arranged or structured.
The frequency of use is relatively low compared to more common terms, and it is primarily used in both spoken and written contexts, although it tends to appear more in academic or technical discussions.
The team worked hard to maintain a well-order of their project tasks, which greatly improved their efficiency.
(La squadra ha lavorato duramente per mantenere un "ben ordinato" svolgimento delle attività del progetto, il che ha notevolmente migliorato la loro efficienza.)
The well-order of the conference schedule helped all participants keep track of the various sessions.
(Il ben ordinato programma della conferenza ha aiutato tutti i partecipanti a tenere traccia delle varie sessioni.)
To achieve success, it is crucial to have a well-order of your time and priorities.
(Per avere successo, è fondamentale avere un ben ordinato uso del proprio tempo e delle proprie priorità.)
The term well-order does not have a wide range of idiomatic expressions associated with it. However, it can be relevant in contexts discussing organization and structure. Below are some phrases that are frequently associated with good organization.
"Get your ducks in a row"
(Metti in ordine i tuoi pensieri.)
This expression means to get everything organized before proceeding.
"Dot your i's and cross your t's"
(Punta le tue 'i' e attraversa le tue 't')
This idiom refers to giving careful attention to the details.
"A place for everything and everything in its place"
(Un posto per ogni cosa e ogni cosa al suo posto)
This phrase emphasizes the importance of organization.
It's time to get your ducks in a row if you want to finish this project on time.
(È tempo di "mettere in ordine i tuoi pensieri" se vuoi finire questo progetto in tempo.)
Make sure to dot your i's and cross your t's before submitting the report.
(Assicurati di "puntare le tue 'i' e attraversare le tue 't'" prima di inviare il rapporto.)
Ensure there is a place for everything in your workspace to maintain a well-order environment.
(Assicurati che ci sia "un posto per ogni cosa" nel tuo spazio di lavoro per mantenere un ambiente ben ordinato.)
The term "well-order" combines "well," meaning in a satisfactory manner, and "order," which comes from the Latin "ordo," meaning arrangement or organization. The phrase suggests a form of organization that is notably effective or efficient.