Of/in the order of something

Definition 1 of 2

Pro Tip 1/3

Estimate Figure

Used when exact numbers are unknown, to give a rough estimate. Slide

The company's revenue is of the order of $10 million.

Pro Tip 2/3

Imprecise Measurement

Indicates that the speaker is not committing to an exact measurement. Slide

The population of the town is in the order of 20,000.

Pro Tip 3/3

Large Scale

Often used for talking about large numbers or amounts. Slide

Damages were in the order of several billion dollars.