orderings

noun

Definition of orderingsnext
plural of ordering
1
as in hierarchies
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 sequences
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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Recent Examples of Synonyms for orderings
  1. hierarchies
  2. arrangements
  3. ladders
Noun
  • In many organizations, commercial teams are structured in ways that reflect traditional hierarchies and outdated processes.
    Linda De Jesus, Forbes, 3 Oct. 2024
  • On October 11, Pluto stations direct in Capricorn and may push us to confront and release any lingering fears, hierarchies, or power struggles.
    Meghan Rose, Glamour, 1 Oct. 2024
Definition of hierarchies
Noun
  • The filing also notes that the company has no off-balance sheet arrangements and identifies material weaknesses in internal controls over financial reporting.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • The company does not have any off-balance sheet arrangements and has not identified any material subsequent events requiring disclosure.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of arrangements
Noun
  • Future research will incorporate other sensors, such as depth cameras, to enable quadrupeds to climb both up and down ladders.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
  • The incapacity to climb ladders hinders quadrupeds from examining hazardous areas, endangers humans, and lowers production at industrial sites.
    Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 4 Oct. 2024
Definition of ladders
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ordering

orderings

orderliness

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