"alphabetization" meaning in English

See alphabetization in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: alphabetizations [plural]
Etymology: From alphabetize + -ation. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|alphabetize|ation}} alphabetize + -ation Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} alphabetization (countable and uncountable, plural alphabetizations)
  1. The act or process of arranging in alphabetical order. Wikipedia link: alphabetization Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Lexicography Synonyms: alphabetisation [British, mainly] Derived forms: realphabetization Related terms: alphabetize Translations (act of arranging in alphabetical order): alfabetisering (Danish), tähestikjärjestus (Estonian), aakkostus (Finnish), aakkostaminen (Finnish), alphabétisation (French), Alphabetisierung [feminine] (German), stafrófsröðun (Icelandic), pengabjadan (Indonesian), pengabjadan (Malay), alfabetisering (Norwegian), alfabetyzacja [feminine] (Polish), alfabetação [feminine] (Portuguese), alfabetisering (Swedish), абеткува́ння (abetkuvánnja) [neuter] (Ukrainian)

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