ordering

(noun, verb)

noun

1. logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

- we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation

Similar word(s): order, ordination

Definition categories: group, arrangement

2. the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement

- there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list

Similar word(s): order

Definition categories: act, organisation, organization

Sentences with ordering as a noun:

- She gave the students' performances a rank ordering.

- Ordering has to be complete at least six weeks before expected delivery to get our best prices.

verb

1. present participle of order