sorting
/ˈsɔrtɪŋ/
verb
- To arrange items into groups or in a particular order based on shared characteristics or rules.
- The algorithm sorts the data from smallest to largest.
- Can you help me sort these socks by color?
- The librarian is sorting the returned books by author's last name.
- To separate things from a group, especially to remove unwanted items.
- The rescue team sorted the survivors from the injured.
- She sorted through the pile of papers to find the contract.
- We need to sort the rotten apples from the good ones.
- To resolve or deal with a problem or situation.
- We need to sort out the issue with the internet connection.
- He sorted the misunderstanding with a quick phone call.
- The team is working to sort the logistics before the event.
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noun
- The process of arranging items into groups or in a particular order based on shared characteristics or rules.
- She spent the afternoon doing a sorting of her bookshelf by genre.
- The mailroom uses a machine for the automatic sorting of packages by zip code.
- The sorting of recyclables into plastic, glass, and paper is done at the facility.
- A category or type of something.
- This new software is a different sorting of tool than what we used before.
- He's not the sort of person who enjoys large parties.
- What sorting of music do you prefer for studying?