Definition

The act of changing the order of things or arranging them again.

Example

The reordering of the books made it easier to find what I needed.

Conversation

I think we should consider reordering the furniture in the living room.

That sounds like a good idea! It might make the space feel bigger.

Yeah, I really want to try a new layout to freshen things up.

Let's do it this weekend! A little reordering could be fun.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To arrange or organize something again in a different order.

Example

After reviewing the feedback, she started reordering the items on the list.

Tense Forms

Conversation

Have you finished reordering your bookshelf yet?

Not yet, but I'm almost done with it!

I think it makes such a difference when you start reordering things.

Root Explanation

Reordering → It is formed from "re-" (meaning again) and "order" (from Old French *ordre*, meaning arrangement or sequence) and "-ing" (a suffix indicating the action or process). The word "reordering" means the action of arranging something again or changing the order of items.

Memory Tip

Think of doing something 'again' ('re-') to change its 'arrangement' ('order'). This helps you remember that reordering means to arrange things again.

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