1. the arrangement of things in a particular sequence or pattern
2. the act of requesting goods or services from a business
3. a system of rules or principles that govern behavior or procedure

1. present participle of order: commanding or instructing someone to do something
2. present participle of order: requesting goods or services from a business

Examples

• The ordering of the books on the shelf was alphabetical.
• She is responsible for ordering office supplies each month.
• The ordering of events in the timeline was confusing.
• He was ordering his troops to advance.
• The restaurant is now ordering fresh ingredients daily.
• The ordering system in the library helps visitors find books quickly.
• They are ordering pizza for the party tonight.