keyordering
nounUK /ˈkiːˌɔːdərɪŋ/
US /ˈkiːˌɔːrdərɪŋ/
The way things are put in order, like sorting keys on a keyboard.
The keyordering on this keyboard puts the letters in alphabetical order.
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2. The process of arranging items by their key values in computing.
The program uses keyordering to sort the records by name.
3. The specific layout of keys on a keyboard or keypad.
This phone's keyordering makes typing numbers easier.
4. The order in which keys are pressed in a sequence.
The game checks the keyordering to unlock the secret door.
5. A method of organizing data so it can be found quickly.
Good keyordering helps the database search faster.