of the order of (some amount)

of the order of (some amount)

Approximately some amount; close to some amount. We're going to have to spend of the order of $20,000 for this renovation. To generate that much power, the machine requires of the order of 600 pistons crushing liquid metal to create fusion.
See also: of, order
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

in/of the ˈorder of

(British English) (American English on the ˈorder of) (formal) (of an amount) about; approximately: They own a business worth in the order of fifteen million euros. We employ in the order of 4 000 people in this factory.
See also: of, order
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • in the order of (some amount)
  • in/of the order of
  • region
  • in the region of
  • in the region of (some amount)
  • in the neighborhood of
  • in the neighborhood of (some amount)
  • in the neighbourhood of
  • neighborhood
  • neighbourhood