CEFR B1

ordering

gerund

Meaning

The action of arranging things in a particular sequence or establishing a hierarchy.

Examples

The ordering of the books on the shelf was alphabetical.
She spent hours on the ordering of her thoughts before writing the essay.

Synonyms: arranging, sequencing, classifying, cataloging

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ordering (B1)

gerund

Pronunciation: /ˈɔːrdərɪŋ/

Definition

The action of arranging things in a particular sequence or establishing a hierarchy.

Examples

The ordering of the books on the shelf was alphabetical.
She spent hours on the ordering of her thoughts before writing the essay.

How to Use ordering

ordering of (prepositional phrase): The sequence or arrangement of something. — "The ordering of the planets from the sun is Mercury, Venus, Earth, Mars."
ordering [something] (collocation): Requesting an item or service. — "He was ordering a pizza for lunch."
in order (idiom): Arranged or sequenced correctly. — "Make sure all the files are in order before you leave."

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