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Meaning of sort
to arrange or classify things into categories or groups
Etymology of sort
The word "sort" has its roots in Old French "sorte" and Latin "sortem", which is the accusative form of "sors", meaning share, fate, or lot
Historically, the word has been used in various contexts, including to describe a category or class of things, as well as to describe the act of arranging or classifying things
Synonyms
classify
categorize
arrange
organize
order
rank
grade
group
categorize
prioritize
separate
distinguish
identify
label
codify
systematize
methodize
formalize
standardize
regulate
coordinate
align
harmonize
synchronize
assort
allocate
distribute
dispense
dispose
place
position
locate
situate
settle
array
lay out
dispose
categorically
compartmentalize
pigeonhole
typecast
stereotype
brand
label
tag
mark
designate
nominate
name
title
classify
codify
Definitions
- A verb meaning to arrange or classify things into categories or groups
- * A noun meaning a category or class of things, or a particular kind or type of something
Usage Examples
- She sorted the laundry into different piles based on color and fabric type
- * The company sorts its customers into different categories based on their purchasing history
- * The teacher asked the students to sort the objects into different categories based on their shape and size