ordering

British  

/ ˈɔːdərɪŋ /

noun

1. logic any of a number of categories of relations that permit at least some members of their domain to be placed in order. A linear or simple ordering is reflexive, antisymmetric, transitive, and connected, as less than or equal to on the integers. A partial ordering is reflexive, antisymmetric, and transitive, as set inclusion. Either of these orderings is called strict if it is asymmetric instead of reflexive and antisymmetric. It is a well-ordering if every nonempty subset has a least member under the relation

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Example Sentences

“The mobile ordering will definitely take a piece of that away.”

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 9, 2026

Disruptions to grocery and distribution networks in the United States shut down ordering systems and delayed deliveries across several major chains.

From Science Daily • Apr. 5, 2026

Part of what draws shoppers to Revolve’s brands is the convenience of ordering, according to analysts.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 3, 2026

However, Mosley deferred to individual militaries when challenged by the BBC on the risk of time-pressured commanders ordering their officers to take Maven's output as being rubber-stamped.

From BBC • Apr. 1, 2026

My well-trained muscles and bones were speaking to me, ordering me to perform.

From "The Adoration of Jenna Fox" by Mary E. Pearson

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