Orderliness

or·der·ly  (ôrdr-l)

adj.

1.

a. Free from disorder; neat: an orderly room.

b. Having a systematic arrangement: an orderly universe.

2. Marked by or adhering to method or system: orderly in the upkeep of his rooms.

3. Devoid of violence or disruption; peaceful: an orderly transition of governments.

n. pl. or·der·lies

1. An attendant who does routine, nonmedical work in a hospital.

2. A soldier assigned to attend and perform various tasks for a superior officer.

adv.

Systematically; regularly.

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order·li·ness n.

Synonyms: orderly, methodical, systematic
These adjectives mean proceeding in or observant of a prescribed pattern or arrangement. Orderly especially implies correct or customary procedure or proper or harmonious arrangement: an orderly evacuation of the burning building; orderly and symmetrical rows.
Methodical stresses adherence to a logically and carefully planned succession of steps: methodical instructions for assembly.
Systematic emphasizes observance of a coordinated and orderly set of procedures constituting part of a complex but unitary whole: systematic research into antigens to combat immune disorders.

Thesaurus

Noun	1.	orderliness - the quality of appreciating method and system methodicalness regularity - the quality of being characterized by a fixed principle or rate; "he was famous for the regularity of his habits" organisation, organization, system - an ordered manner; orderliness by virtue of being methodical and well organized; "his compulsive organization was not an endearing quality"; "we can't do it unless we establish some system around here"
	2.	orderliness - a condition of regular or proper arrangement; "he put his desk in order"; "the machine is now in working order" order condition, status - a state at a particular time; "a condition (or state) of disrepair"; "the current status of the arms negotiations" spit and polish - careful attention to order and appearance (as in the military) kelter, kilter - in working order; "out of kilter"; "in good kilter" tidiness - the habit of being tidy disorderliness, disorder - a condition in which things are not in their expected places; "the files are in complete disorder"