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ordering Meaning & Definition

Phonetic codes: AO1 R D ER0 IH0 NG

What Does Ordering Mean?

Ordering is a verb that means present participle and gerund of order. As a noun, it means Arrangement in a sequence.

Ordering in Brief

Part of speechverb, noun
Synonymsorder, rank and sort
Pluralorderings

Ordering Definition (Verb)

  1. present participle and gerund of order

Ordering as a 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.

Verb

  1. To set in some sort of order.
  2. To arrange, set in proper order.
  3. To issue a command to.

    He ordered me to leave.

  4. To request some product or service; to secure by placing an order.

    to order groceries

  5. To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry.

Synonyms of Ordering

Ordering synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Ordering

No antonyms or near antonyms are listed by the available sources for this entry.

Ordering in a Sentence

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.

He ordered me to leave.

to order groceries

Word Forms & Grammar

ordering

ordering (countable and uncountable, plural orderings)

Words That Rhyme With Ordering

Questions People Ask About Ordering

Is ordering a verb or a noun?

Ordering is mainly used as a verb, but it can also be used as a noun.

What is another word for ordering?

Words with a similar meaning to ordering include order, rank and sort. See the full list of ordering synonyms and antonyms.

What is the plural of ordering?

The plural of ordering is orderings.

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