dataordering

noun
UK /ˈdeɪtəˌɔːdərɪŋ/
US /ˈdeɪtəˌɔːrdərɪŋ/

Putting information in a neat order so it is easy to find and use.

The teacher showed us dataordering by sorting our test scores from lowest to highest.


OTHER MEANINGS

2. The way a computer stores information in a set pattern.

Good dataordering helps the computer find files quickly.

3. The process of putting numbers or facts into a chosen sequence.

Dataordering by date made the calendar easy to read.

4. A step in cleaning up information before using it.

We did dataordering before making the chart.