ordering 1 of 2

noun

Definition of orderingnext
1
as in hierarchy
a scheme of rank or order in the ordering of crimes, ripping the tags off upholstered furniture should rank fairly low

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Relevance
2
as in sequence
the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another the ordering of the children in the procession was according to height

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ordering

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verb

present participle of order
1
as in arranging
to put into a particular arrangement I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises

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2
as in requesting
to give a request or demand for the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

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3
as in asking
to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet

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4
as in instructing
to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect

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Examples Sentences

Recent Examples of Synonyms for ordering
  1. hierarchy
  2. sequence
  3. arranging
  4. requesting
  5. asking
  6. instructing
  7. ranking
  8. arrangement
Noun
  • The pair have met with the Palace hierarchy, including Textor and chairman Steve Parish, attending a match at Selhurst Park and touring the club’s academy.
    Matt Woosnam, The Athletic, 9 Jan. 2025
  • Hayes points out that on the hierarchy of needs, therapy comes after food and shelter — and in the absence of these basic needs being met, existing trauma can be exacerbated.
    Katia Riddle, NPR, 8 Jan. 2025
Definition of hierarchy
Noun
  • According to the Oakland County Sheriff’s Office, the sequence of events unfolded after Scott Levitan fell into a frozen lake on Dec. 26.
    Andrea Margolis, Fox News, 6 Jan. 2025
  • There have been conflicting accounts about the sequence of events and the amounts of money involved, and some of the defendants have shifted their versions of what happened.
    Aurelien Breeden, New York Times, 6 Jan. 2025
Definition of sequence
Verb
  • Automate savings, where possible Automated changes, like increasing workplace 401(k) plan contributions, setting up direct deposits from paychecks into dedicated savings accounts, and arranging for monthly transfers into an IRA and/or 529 college savings accounts all add up quickly, McBride said.
    Cora Lewis and Adriana Morga, Los Angeles Times, 5 Jan. 2025
  • Though best known as a guitarist and vocalist, Wayne’s contributions extended to multiple instruments, arranging, and songwriting.
    Darryn King, Forbes, 3 Jan. 2025
Definition of arranging
Verb
  • The Hamilton County Coroner's Office is requesting help finding the relatives of a man who died this week.
    Erin Couch, The Enquirer, 24 Dec. 2024
  • Now, Snoop says that The Chronic creator has fully embraced the revival of Death Row Records, even going as far as personally requesting his own official Death Row jacket.
    Preezy Brown, VIBE.com, 23 Dec. 2024
Definition of requesting
Verb
  • The new series of the British crime drama opens with a disturbing mystery, when the death of an elderly woman found in a cave has the team asking what drives a person to murder someone so vulnerable.
    Lily Ford, The Hollywood Reporter, 27 Dec. 2024
  • Consider routinely walking up to your staff’s desks and openly asking if there is anything your team could do better.
    Phillimon Zongo, Forbes, 27 Dec. 2024
Definition of asking
Verb
  • Lamont Westmoreland said the scam appears to work by sending recipients a text message saying the ticket needs to be addressed to avoid a late fee and instructing them to click a link.
    Alison Dirr, Journal Sentinel, 30 Dec. 2024
  • The report includes WhatsApp messages that appear to show Sara Netanyahu instructing a former aide to organize protests against political opponents and to intimidate Hadas Klein, a key witness in her husband's corruption trial.
    Tom Rogers, Newsweek, 26 Dec. 2024
Definition of instructing
Noun
  • Two more Avicii tracks appear side by side on the same ranking as well.
    Hugh McIntyre, Forbes, 18 Jan. 2025
  • Welcome to Scott Wheeler’s 2025 rankings of every NHL organization’s prospects.
    Scott Wheeler, The Athletic, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of ranking
Noun
  • With the mellowness of the arrangements belying the weight of her messages, Oladokun proved equally perceptive on loneliness.
    Bob Gendron, Chicago Tribune, 18 Jan. 2025
  • In the ensuing decades, these institutional arrangements held firm and even grew.
    Roy Brownell, Baltimore Sun, 18 Jan. 2025
Definition of arrangement
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