programmed ordering
nounUK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræmd ˈɔː.dər.ɪŋ/
US /ˈproʊ.ɡræmd ˈɔːr.dər.ɪŋ/
A way of putting things in a set order by following steps a computer or machine is told to do.
The robot used programmed ordering to stack the boxes from biggest to smallest.
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2. The fixed order in which a computer carries out its instructions.
The chip's programmed ordering decides which task runs first.
3. Arranging items in advance according to a set plan.
The library shelves follow a programmed ordering by category.
4. A planned sequence of steps followed by a machine without human help.
The factory line relies on programmed ordering to pack each item.