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reordering

The librarian is reordering the books on the shelf.

Definition

Noun: 1. A rearrangement in a different order: The act or result of changing the sequence or arrangement of items, elements, or components.

Usage

The noun "reordering" describes the process or outcome of putting things into a new sequence. It is often used in contexts involving organization, logistics, data management, or strategic planning. It is a singular noun but can refer to both the action and its result.

Examples
  • The reordering of the bookshelves made it much easier to find specific titles.
  • A complete reordering of the company's priorities was necessary after the market shift.
  • The software update caused an automatic reordering of the files in the directory.
Advanced Usage
  • "to force a reordering of": to cause a necessary change in the hierarchy or sequence of something.
    • The new evidence forced a reordering of the historical timeline.
  • Conceptual use: Can be applied to abstract concepts like ideas, values, or alliances.
    • The political scandal led to a reordering of alliances within the parliament.
Variants and Related Words
  • Reorder (verb): To arrange again in a different order.
    • We need to reorder the tasks on the list.
  • Reordered (adjective): Having been arranged in a new order.
    • The reordered list is more logical.
Synonyms
  • Rearrangement: The act of changing the order or position of things.
  • Reshuffling: Mixing up and reorganizing, often used for cards, personnel, or responsibilities.
  • Realignment: Changing the arrangement to a new or correct position, especially of parts or groups.
Antonyms
  • Preservation: The act of maintaining something in its original state.
  • Fixity: The state of being unchanging or permanent.
Related Phrases
  • Reordering of priorities: Changing the importance or sequence of one's goals or tasks.
    • Becoming a parent often requires a reordering of priorities.
  • Chronological reordering: Rearranging events or items according to their date or time sequence.
    • The historian performed a chronological reordering of the discovered letters.
reordering

The librarian is reordering the books on the shelf.

Noun
  1. a rearrangement in a different order