Synonyms of ordering

ordering 1 of 2

noun

1

as in hierarchy

a scheme of rank or order

in the ordering of crimes, ripping the tags off upholstered furniture should rank fairly low

Synonyms & Similar Words

• hierarchy
• ranking
• ladder
• scale
• series
• graduation
• sequence
• distribution
• level
• array
• disposal
• setup
• arrangement
• situation
• status
• degree
• standing
• place
• food chain
• disposition
• position
• footing
• station
• pecking order
• spot
• reaches
• echelon
• rung

2

as in sequence

the way objects in space or events in time are arranged or follow one another

the ordering of the children in the procession was according to height

Synonyms & Similar Words

• sequence
• arrangement
• order
• distribution
• setup
• disposition
• disposal
• array
• chain
• continuity
• layout
• procession
• series
• priority
• succession
• design
• precedence
• system
• progression
• alignment
• pattern
• structure
• aligning
• lining up

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• disorder
• confusion
• disruption
• upset
• disorganization
• disconnection
• disjointedness

ordering

2 of 2

verb

present participle of order

1

as in arranging

to put into a particular arrangement

I've ordered all of my CDs according to type of music

he likes to order his life so that there are few surprises

Synonyms & Similar Words

• arranging
• classifying
• organizing
• disposing
• systematizing
• placing
• codifying
• ranging
• arraying
• laying out
• marshaling
• drawing up
• grooming
• filing
• displaying
• aligning
• queuing
• prioritizing
• lining
• sequencing
• making up
• straightening (up)
• setting
• cuing
• tidying (up)
• alphabetizing
• lining up
• setting out
• mapping (out)
• hierarchizing
• sprucing (up)
• emplacing
• unscrambling

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• upsetting
• disordering
• disarranging
• deranging
• messing (up)
• rumpling
• mussing (up)
• disarraying

2

as in requesting

to give a request or demand for

the players ordered hamburgers for lunch

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requesting
• requisitioning
• asking (for)
• calling for
• putting in (for)
• hiring
• licensing
• commissioning
• soliciting
• chartering

3

as in asking

to request the doing of by virtue of one's authority

the teacher ordered that everyone sit down immediately and be quiet

Synonyms & Similar Words

• requesting
• asking
• mandating
• requiring
• directing
• demanding
• dictating
• calling
• calling for
• decreeing
• commanding
• ordaining
• petitioning

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• canceling
• rescinding
• countermanding

4

as in instructing

to issue orders to (someone) by right of authority

the police officer ordered the crowd to back away from the suspect

Synonyms & Similar Words

• instructing
• telling
• asking
• commanding
• directing
• enjoining
• advising
• bidding
• begging
• requesting
• charging
• warning
• requiring
• petitioning
• appointing
• adjuring
• bossing (around)
• authorizing
• forcing
• supervising
• assigning
• managing
• commissioning
• controlling
• overseeing
• counseling
• compelling
• entreating
• leading
• conducting
• coercing
• constraining
• beseeching
• superintending
• obliging

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• following
• obeying
• observing
• keeping
• minding
• complying (with)

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of ordering

Noun

Ask whether OpenRouter will keep publishing the provider served on each request, and whether provider ordering, price ceilings and exclusions stay under customer control. — Janakiram Msv, Forbes.com, 19 Aug. 2026

One example of how Byte has helped improve restaurant operations has been in inventory ordering. — John Kell, Fortune, 19 Aug. 2026

Someone entering a restaurant already knows the general sequence of checking in, being seated, ordering, and paying. — Connie Etemadi, Freep.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The Cellar doesn’t take reservations but offers online ordering for pickup and a walk-in waitlist. — Heidi Finley, Charlotte Observer, 18 Aug. 2026

Its software and financial technology solutions support point of sale, payments, operations, digital ordering and delivery, marketing and loyalty and team management across service models including dine-in, takeout, delivery, catering and retail. — Brendan Le, PEOPLE, 12 Aug. 2026

This has resulted in the sheriff's office ordering evacuations in several parts of the Big Sur region and evacuation watches in areas south of Big Sur. — Noe Padilla, USA Today, 11 Aug. 2026

Later this year, the online giant plans to launch Amazon Prime Air drone delivery for the first time in Georgia, promising a package will land at customer homes within one hour of ordering. — Amy Wenk, AJC.com, 7 Aug. 2026

Food ordering is rolling out with partners like Square and Toast now, according to Google, with Uber Eats support coming soon. — Jess Weatherbed, The Verge, 6 Aug. 2026

Verb

My family got a slow start most days, ordering in-room breakfast and enjoying the gorgeous view from our balcony. — Nicole Chung, Condé Nast Traveler, 20 Aug. 2026

His wife, Tesse, was in the kitchen cooking lunch for a Metro worker ordering take-out. — Keith Pandolfi, Cincinnati Enquirer, 18 Aug. 2026

And then Biden’s successor would have been faced with the familiar choice between ordering a further surge of forces or risking military defeat. — Foreign Affairs, 18 Aug. 2026

Everyone else could start ordering the collaboration a day later on August 17, 2026. — Katie Decker-Jacoby, StyleCaster, 18 Aug. 2026

The states are asking for a permanent injunction ordering the company to end any practices found to violate the Children’s Online Privacy and Protection Act and pay damages and restitution to the jurisdictions that are suing. — Sharon Bernstein, Sacbee.com, 18 Aug. 2026

The judge largely sided with Colorado's request, according to the transcript, ordering the release of additional information as the lawsuit moves forward. — Karen Morfitt, CBS News, 17 Aug. 2026

In a brief order, Justice Gregory Carro adjourned Mangione’s next court appearance, ordering him to appear on December 10 and effectively placing the trial in limbo. — Molly Crane-Newman, New York Daily News, 17 Aug. 2026

Sample a little of everything by ordering The Trinity (a quarter pound each of sliced brisket, pork ribs and sausage, plus two sides) or the Texas Two-Step sandwich with brisket and sausage. — Catherine Garcia, TheWeek, 13 Aug. 2026