noun
permutation
Mathematical term for an ordered arrangement of a set of items. Used in combinatorics and probability.
順列の数を計算する公式を覚えていますか。
Do you remember the formula for calculating the number of permutations?
この問題では、順列と組み合わせの違い
In this problem, the difference between permutations and combinations is important.
noun
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.
本を順列に並べてください。
Please line up the books in order.