ordering
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Also seen as: orderings
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Arrangement in a sequence.
Noun
Examples
She gave the students' performances a rank ordering.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
The placement of an order for goods or services.
Noun
Examples
Ordering has to be complete at least six weeks before expected delivery to get our best prices.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “ordering” mean?
Arrangement in a sequence.
Is “ordering” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.