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English Dictionary: ordering	by the DICT Development Group
4 results for ordering
From WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006) [wn]:
ordering n logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements; "we shall consider these questions in the inverse order of their presentation" Synonym(s): ordering, order, ordination the act of putting things in a sequential arrangement; "there were mistakes in the ordering of items on the list" Synonym(s): order, ordering
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Order \Or"der\, v. t. [imp. & p. p. {Ordered}; p pr. & vb. n. {Ordering}.] [From {Order}, n.] 1. To put in order; to reduce to a methodical arrangement; to arrange in a series, or with reference to an end. Hence, to regulate; to dispose; to direct; to rule. To him that ordereth his conversation aright. --Ps. 1. 23. Warriors old with ordered spear and shield. --Milton. 2. To give an order to; to command; as, to order troops to advance. 3. To give an order for; to secure by an order; as, to order a carriage; to order groceries. 4. (Eccl.) To admit to holy orders; to ordain; to receive into the ranks of the ministry. These ordered folk be especially titled to God. --Chaucer. Persons presented to be ordered deacons. --Bk. of Com. Prayer. {Order arms} (Mil.), the command at which a rifle is brought to a position with its but resting on the ground; also, the position taken at such a command.
From Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913) [web1913]:
Ordering \Or"der*ing\, n. Disposition; distribution; management. --South.
From The Free On-line Dictionary of Computing (15Feb98) [foldoc]:
ordering A relation. See {partial ordering}, {pre-order}, {total ordering}.