Definition

The act of arranging things in a specific sequence or making a request for something to be delivered or picked up later.

Example

The ordering of the books on the shelf makes it easier to find what I need.

Conversation

Have you finished ordering your groceries for the week?

Not yet, I keep forgetting to do it!

I find it really helpful to make a list before ordering.

That’s a good idea! I’ll try that this time.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

The action of arranging or requesting something in a specific sequence or manner.

Example

I am ordering a pizza for dinner tonight.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Hey, have you thought about ordering food for dinner tonight?

Yeah, I was thinking about that too!

What do you feel like ordering?

Root Explanation

Ordering → It is formed from "order" (from Old French *ordre*, meaning arrangement or sequence) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "ordering" refers to the action of arranging or organizing something in a particular sequence.

Memory Tip

Think of the word 'order' as arranging things in a specific way, and the '-ing' shows that it's the action of doing that. So, when you think of 'ordering', imagine the process of putting things in order.

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