ordering

verbnouncommon in dialogue

Arrangement in a sequence.

verb

1
Also a form of orderpresent participle and gerund of order

noun

1
Arrangement in a sequence.
She gave the students' performances a rank ordering.
2
The placement of an order for goods or services.
Ordering has to be complete at least six weeks before expected delivery to get our best prices.
3
The act or ceremony of ordaining, as priests or deacons.

Forms

plural: orderings

order · Arrangement, disposition, or sequence.Order · The Order of the Arrow.ordered · In order, not messy, tidy.

ordering · Arrangement in a sequence.

orderly · Neat and tidy; possessing order.Orders · A surname ordinance · A local law, passed by e.g. a city.

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