Definition of ordinating:
(n) :
(geometry) The second of the two terms by which a point is referred to, in a system of fixed rectilinear coordinate (Cartesian coordinate) axes.
(n) :
(geometry) The vertical line representing an axis of a Cartesian coordinate system, on which the ordinate (sense above) is shown.
(v) :
(transitive) To align a series of objects.
(v) :
(transitive, statistics, ecology) To subject to the mathematical operation of ordination.
(v) :
(transitive, now rare) To order or regulate; to control, govern, or direct.
(v) :
(transitive, uncommon) To ordain a priest, or consecrate a bishop.