ORDERINGS Synonyms: 50 Similar and Opposite Words

orderings

noun

plural of ordering

as in hierarchies

a scheme of rank or order in the ordering of crimes, ripping the tags off upholstered furniture should rank fairly low

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as in sequences

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

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Noun

Companies are flattening hierarchies, as AI can automate coordination, reporting, and information relay—tasks consuming much of a manager's week.

— Mark Murphy, Forbes.com, 10 July 2026
But this divine similarity evidently did nothing to preclude slavery, patriarchy, and the many other social hierarchies depicted elsewhere in the Bible.

— Teresa M. Bejan, The Atlantic, 3 July 2026

Definition of hierarchies

Noun

Combine the two, and Spain have shown there are multiple threats to their game that transcend long sequences of possession.

— Mark Carey, New York Times, 18 July 2026
The sequences cap off a half-decade romantic journey and offer a counter to some of Heartstopper’s detractors.

— Abbey White, HollywoodReporter, 18 July 2026

Definition of sequences

Noun

Leaders who want to encourage greater uptake of flexible work arrangements for the benefit of staff wellbeing should role model working flexibly and be conscious of any favoritism shown to employees who are visibly present.

— Melissa A. Wheeler, Forbes.com, 21 July 2026
No details were provided regarding the nature of the enhanced security arrangements.

— Antonio María Delgado, Miami Herald, 21 July 2026

Definition of arrangements

Noun

Multiple people were inside the building at the time and had to be rescued using ladders, according to fire officials.

— Stephen Underwood, Hartford Courant, 18 July 2026
And in 1934, Reuters reported on Jack, a three-year-old Dalmatian who was known for pulling fire hoses, climbing ladders, recognizing alarm signals and even fetching meals for the firefighters on his team.

— Lauren Paige Richeson, USA Today, 15 July 2026

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