(mathematics) to sort the nodes of a tree graph on one level by the count of their subnodes (on all levels under the node) / To create a form of "ladder" that people may "climb" in order to advance

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ladderize

simple past tense and past participle of ladderize

A frame, usually portable, of wood, metal, or rope, used for ascent and descent, consisting of two side pieces to which are fastened rungs (cross strips or rounds acting as steps).

To arrange or form into a shape of a ladder. / (chiefly firefighting) To ascend (a building, a wall, etc.) using a ladder. / Of a knitted garment: to develop a ladder as a result of a broken thread.

plural of ladder

A pair of ladders

Third-person singular simple present indicative form of ladder

(idiomatic, Britain) On a property ladder, owning property.

(of tights, stockings, etc) Having a ladder in them.