1. the act or process of making something neat or tidy

1. present participle of neaten; making something neat or tidy

Examples

• The neatening of her desk took longer than expected.
• She spent the morning neatening her room before guests arrived.
• The constant neatening of papers was part of his daily routine.
• He was neatening the garden when it started to rain.
• The neatening process revealed several lost items under the couch.
• She enjoyed the peaceful activity of neatening her bookshelf.
• After neatening the kitchen, everything looked spotless.