1. the action or process of arranging things in stacks or piles
2. an unfair arrangement or manipulation to gain advantage
Usage: informal

1. present participle of stack; placing things in a pile or orderly arrangement

Examples

• She was stacking books on the shelf.
• The workers were stacking boxes in the warehouse.
• Proper stacking of dishes prevents breakage.
• The stacking of the deck made the game unfair.
• He’s stacking wood for the winter.
• The stacking system keeps inventory organized.
• They accused him of stacking the committee with his supporters.