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ordering: meanings and example sentences

Learn how to use ordering in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “organization”

(noun) the act of putting things in a specific sequence or arrangement. Like when you line up your toys from favorite to least favorite.

Example

The ordering of books on the shelf makes it easier to find the one you want.

Example

The ordering of items in the store was chaotic, making it difficult to shop.

Example

What is the importance of ordering things in a specific way?

Context: “food”

(noun) the process of requesting or selecting food items from a menu. Like when you tell the server what you want to eat at a restaurant.

Example

The ordering of appetizers followed by main courses is common in restaurants.

Example

The waiter got confused with our ordering and brought the wrong dishes to the table.

Example

What factors should you consider when ordering food at a restaurant?

Context: “transaction”

(verb) to request or arrange something to be delivered or provided. Like when you ask for a pizza to be delivered to your house.

Example

I will be ordering some new furniture for my living room next week.

Example

She decided not to order anything from the menu as nothing appealed to her.

Example

Have you ever ordered something online for delivery?

How to pronounce ordering

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