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the order it was received vs the order in which it was received

Both phrases are correct, but they are used in slightly different contexts. 'The order it was received' is more concise and informal, while 'the order in which it was received' is more formal and precise. The choice between them depends on the level of formality you want to convey or the flow of the entire sentence.
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This phrase is correct and commonly used in informal contexts.

"the order it was received"

This phrase is a concise way to refer to the sequence in which something was received. It is suitable for informal communication.

Examples:

  • Please process the orders in the order they were received.
  • The items will be shipped in the order they were received.
  • Aug 11, 2022 ... Could it be “your call will be answered in the order it was received”? Anything else! Am I crazy? Note: Part of me hopes the community will ...
  • Jul 24, 2014 ... Your call will be answered according to the order it was received in. Your suggested alternative ("Calls are answered in the order in which they ...
  • Jan 20, 2016 ... Don't let it bug you! Just revise as "in the order it was received.".
  • Feb 12, 2007 ... In the Order It Was Received. I was on hold just now, listening to the prerecorded voice tell me every thirty seconds that my call would be ...
  • Jul 22, 2022 ... ... reviewed in the order in which it was received. or. It will be reviewed in the order it was received. Upvote 7. Downvote 5 Go to comments
  • Jul 25, 2024 ... ASANA SUPPORT PROCESS: Just FYI - the way Asana support works is based on a backlog. Asana gets to each request in the order it was received. So ...
  • May 4, 2024 ... I've gotten a couple of emails saying they will look at my problem in the “order it was received.” Meanwhile I received a check today on ...
  • Apr 15, 2020 ... No filters at all. EVERYTHING in the order it was received. I don't want ANY division of my email account in anyway except for the SPAM folder.
  • Jan 4, 2019 ... Your call will be answered in the order it was received" when we all know that it's just that they haven't hired enough call-taking staff?
  • If your replied to a notice, your response will be worked in the order it was received. Processing times vary depending on the amount of responses we ...

Alternatives:

  • the order in which it was received
  • the sequence it was received in
  • the chronological order of receipt
  • the order of reception
  • the order of arrival

This phrase is correct and commonly used in formal contexts.

"the order in which it was received"

This phrase is a more formal and precise way to indicate the sequence in which something was received. It is suitable for formal or academic writing.

Examples:

  • Please document the orders in the order in which they were received.
  • The tasks should be completed in the order in which they were received.
  • Aug 11, 2022 ... Thus, "the order it was received in" becomes "the order in which it was received". If you were ever taught not to use p-stranding, the "in ...
  • Feb 12, 2007 ... In colloquial English, there would be an “in” at the end, and in formal English, it would be “in the order in which it was received.” But instead the ...
  • Jan 20, 2016 ... How about in the order in which it was received in? Just to be sure...
  • Please be advised that your comments will have a response in the order in which it was received. Estimated response time is 48 hours. * = Required. Full Name ...
  • Jul 22, 2022 ... It will be reviewed in the order in which it was received. or It ... Order "in which" or order "it" was received? It will be reviewed in the order ...
  • Aug 31, 2022 ... “… and will be answered in the order in which it was received.” The hummingbirds and the sparrow have established control of the lower branches, ...
  • Your call will be returned in the order in which it was received. Please make sure your voicemail is set up, and not full, for return calls. The attorneys ...
  • Aug 23, 2024 ... We will respond to your ticket in the order in which it was received. Please note, due to increased volume, it may take longer than usual to ...
  • ... the order in which it was received. Most weeks we ship Monday, Tuesday & Wednesday.If you have questions or concerns about an order date, please contact us ...
  • Jun 8, 2020 ... Please note that all correspondence will be reviewed in the order in which it was received. Was this answer helpful? Rate answer 1 of 3 Rate ...

Alternatives:

  • the order it was received
  • the sequence it was received in
  • the chronological order of receipt
  • the order of reception
  • the order of arrival

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