ordering
noun
Simple meaning
Putting things in a sequential arrangement.
Pronunciation
Say it like this:
awrderingSay the bold part a little louder.
IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɔɹdɚɪŋ
This word is pronounced essentially the same in American and British English, so one transcription covers both.
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
noun
The act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
“There were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list.”
uncountable
The placement of an order for goods or services.
Logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements
The act or ceremony of ordaining, as priests or deacons.
Arrangement in a sequence.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- A1 · Beginner (estimated)
- Frequency
- Common
- Typical Use
- General English
Word Aura™
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Aura for this meaning
This meaning: The act of putting things in a sequential arrangement
Used this way, ordering is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It usually sounds natural in a wide range of settings.
“There were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Not strongly marked
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Matter-of-fact
- Usage feel
- Neutral and straightforward
Usage note
It most often appears in the pattern “ordering of …”, which is worth copying when you use it.
Natural pattern: ordering of …
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- “There were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list.”noun
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