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Noun: ordinate  or-di-nut
  1. The value of a coordinate on the vertical axis
    "In the graph, the ordinate represents the population growth over time"
Verb: ordinate  or-di-nut
Usage: rare
  1. Bring (components or parts) into proper or desirable coordination
    "ordinate similar parts";
    - align, coordinate
     
  2. Appoint to a clerical post
    "The bishop ordinated three new priests";
    - ordain, consecrate

Derived forms: ordinating, ordinates, ordinated

Type of: adjust, Cartesian coordinate, correct, enthrone, invest, set, vest

Encyclopedia: Ordinate