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

This led to the state coroner ordering an investigation into the museum's collection in April 2023, and after months of inquiries, the findings were handed down in September.

From BBC • May 19, 2026

For months, Wall Street had speculated that China would order about 500 aircraft from Boeing, after nearly a decade of not ordering any.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

In ordering a new trial, the court also said the presiding judge at his murder trial had allowed too much evidence of Murdaugh's financial crimes to be presented to the jury.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Billions of dollars have been spent on tech for schools, with the percentage of U.S. school districts ordering Chromebooks rising from 84 percent in 2024 to 93 percent in 2025.

From Slate • May 12, 2026

Two ordering lines, each with a handmade sign, written on lined notebook paper.

From "Legendary Frybread Drive-In" by Cynthia Leitich Smith

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