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Reorder

usgb/ˌriːˈɔːrdər/Volume
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Sequence MattersPlay
Use 'reorder' when it's important to change the existing sequence of elements. SlideThe programmer needed to reorder the code lines for optimization.
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Systematic ChangesPlay
'Reorder' implies a deliberate, thoughtful rearrangement, not random changes. SlideShe had to carefully reorder her essay paragraphs to improve coherence.
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Implies CorrectionPlay
Using 'reorder' can suggest that the current order is incorrect or suboptimal. SlideThe files were messy; to find anything, we had to reorder them first.