ordenación

Ordenación is a Spanish noun derived from ordenar. It denotes the act of organizing, arranging, or establishing a sequence or system. The term is used across fields to indicate deliberate structuring or classification of elements, typically according to criteria or function. In many contexts, ordenación connotes planning and coordination rather than mere compilation.

In urban planning, la ordenación del territorio is the field that coordinates spatial development. It covers land use, housing, transport, environment, and infrastructure to promote sustainable growth and reduce conflicts between activities. Tools include master plans, zoning regulations, and environmental safeguards, often with public participation. The aim is to align development with social equity and ecological limits.

In data processing, ordenación often means sorting data. Sorting arranges elements by defined criteria (numeric, lexical, temporal), enabling efficient search and analysis. Algorithms vary in complexity and stability; common distinctions include ascending versus descending order and stable versus unstable sorts.

In forestry and natural resource management, planes of ordenación establish long-term management of forests and rural land. They set objectives such as sustainable yield, soil and water protection, biodiversity, and risk mitigation, and prescribe harvesting, regeneration, and monitoring. These plans are often required by law and implemented with landowners and communities.

In religious contexts, ordenación or ordination is the rite by which individuals receive holy orders to serve in churches such as Catholic, Orthodox, or Anglican traditions. The ceremony typically involves laying on of hands and prayer, granting the ordained authority and responsibilities of deacons, priests, or bishops.