ordering

/ 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

Example Sentences

"Someone is either ordering these bags or they know people that are buying them so they know it will be easy to get rid of the bags," he said.

From BBC

Keefe was inspired to write the book in 2013, after reading an obituary for Dolours Price, who in her later years spoke about the psychological toll of her I.R.A. activities and accused Adams of ordering attacks she carried out.

From Los Angeles Times

“Give him a chance up to the point when Trump starts ordering the military to do illegal, immoral, unconstitutional things,” Bolton said.

From Los Angeles Times

Each team made two identical orders from each retailer, with one buyer ordering from within the city of San Diego and the other in a different city in San Diego County with no explicit restrictions on online delivery of flavored vapes.

From Los Angeles Times

One of the key ways Niccol said he plans on supporting baristas is by simplifying the chain’s now-expansive menu and introducing “customization guardrails” to streamline the ordering process.

From Salon

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