sorting

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English

Definitions

verb

To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.“Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language.”
To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.“Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch.”
To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.

noun

Ordering.
Categorizing.

Related words

Synonyms

categorize class classify group order rank sort out categorization classification sorter sortation ordering arranging arrange triage classifying counting count

Associated

vps radix sorted algorithms algorithm sort conveyor insertion recycling mail sorts queue

Rhymes

thwarting courting supporting consorting sporting cavorting exhorting snorting reporting extorting

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