# Order A type that represents a sort ordering. ``` enum Order ``` ## Topics ### Getting the Properties [`case ascending`](/documentation/TabularData/Order/ascending) A sort ordering that starts with the lowest value and monotonically proceeds to higher values. [`case descending`](/documentation/TabularData/Order/descending) A sort ordering that starts with the highest value and monotonically proceeds to lower values. [`func areOrdered(T, T) -> Bool`](/documentation/TabularData/Order/areOrdered(_:_:)) Returns a Boolean that indicates whether the comparable types match the order’s state. ## Relationships ### Conforms To [`Equatable`](/documentation/Swift/Equatable) [`Sendable`](/documentation/Swift/Sendable) [`SendableMetatype`](/documentation/Swift/SendableMetatype) [`Hashable`](/documentation/Swift/Hashable) --- Copyright © 2026 Apple Inc. All rights reserved. | [Terms of Use](https://www.apple.com/legal/internet-services/terms/site.html) | [Privacy Policy](https://www.apple.com/privacy/privacy-policy)