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

The chain, known for its no-talking, no-texting policy, recently introduced a new mobile ordering service to replace the traditional mode of pen-and-paper at the hands of servers, which has garnered criticism from some movie theater purists. — Rebecca Rubin, Variety, 22 July 2026

Restaurant employees do not ask customers about prescriptions, and the ordering data would not reveal them. — Noel Burgess, Forbes.com, 20 July 2026

Other diners who are worried about catching the illness should ask where restaurants get their ingredients from before ordering. — Joseph States, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2026

While this refresher will be available on-menu and in the Dunkin' app, Dunkin's full Parke Perfect Sips collection will be available for in-app ordering only. — Catherine Messier, The Providence Journal, 16 July 2026

Role of atomic ordering In the studies, the researchers noticed that individual samples of nichrome were much more prone to corrosion than other alloys with the same chemical composition. — Ameya Paleja, Interesting Engineering, 14 July 2026

Ordering rules When a distribution from a Roth account is made less than the full balance, under the ordering rules, the first distributions are principal. — Elliot Raphaelson, The Orlando Sentinel, 10 July 2026

Diagnostic stewardship is changing the ordering, laboratory processing, or reporting of tests to improve the treatment of patients. — Daniel Morgan, STAT, 6 July 2026

Line dance at lunch The line inside Boss Hog on Tuesday stretched from the ordering counter to the entrance, which isn’t saying much since, according to Catawba County property records, the entire building is about 1,200 square feet. — Evan Moore july 1, Charlotte Observer, 1 July 2026

Verb

Carmella’s daughters are also razzing her for ordering seven vibrators from Amazon. — Brian Moylan, Vulture, 24 July 2026

However, curious customers can still try some Swedish candy before the store opens by ordering through Swedish Candy Culture’s website or by ordering during a candy drop. — Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 July 2026

The Commission is now ordering Google to treat third-party services in a 'fair and non-discriminatory' manner relative to its own, with a 60-day compliance window before daily penalties of up to 5% of Alphabet's global revenue kick in. — Gabriel Alin Zainescu, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026

Pradhan, the education minister, accused protesters of working against the country’s interests and said the government had resolved the crisis by ordering fresh examinations. — ABC News, 22 July 2026

Ming-Chi Kuo, an analyst for TF International Securities known for watching Apple’s supply chain, has also posted on X that the company is ordering components for a foldable iPhone this year. — Lisa Eadicicco, CNN Money, 22 July 2026

Investigators haven't identified a single source, which means the smartest approach is to make informed choices when ordering. — Jason St. Angelo, USA Today, 22 July 2026

Shipwrecked features recordings of calls between the Italian Coast Guard and Schettino, with the former repeatedly ordering the captain to return to the ship and ensure the safe evacuation of everyone on board. — Britt Hayes, Entertainment Weekly, 14 July 2026

On Friday morning, the cafe and tonic bar in the Manhattan Beach Erewhon was bustling with customers ordering smoothies, coffees and breakfast. — Karen Garcia, Los Angeles Times, 11 July 2026