marshaling

Short definition from Wiktionary

Verb

1. 1
   present participle and gerund of marshal

Noun

1. 1
   The process of transforming the memory representation of an object to a data format suitable for storage or transmission, which is typically used when data must be moved between different parts of a computer program, or from one program to another.
2. 2
   The arrangement of an escutcheon to exhibit the alliances of the owner.
3. 3
   The sorting of rolling stock in a marshalling yard.