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.

• The teacher explained the ordering of operations in mathematics.

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."

Synonyms of ordering

Words with a similar meaning to ordering:

• arranging
• sequencing
• classifying
• cataloging

Antonyms of ordering

Words with the opposite meaning to ordering:

• disarray
• randomness

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