permutation
Mathematical term for an ordered arrangement of a set of items. Used in combinatorics and probability.
Do you remember the formula for calculating the number of permutations?
In this problem, the difference between permutations and combinations is important.
lining up in order; linear arrangement
General term for arranging things in a line or sequence. Less common than 並べ方 or 配列 in everyday speech.
Please line up the books in order.
character sequence
Compound of 順 (order, sequence) and 列 (row, line). The mathematical sense is a direct translation of the English term 'permutation'.