Alphabetized Meaning in English

word · lemma: alphabetize

US

ˈæɫfəbəˌtaɪzd

AL-fuh-buh-TAIZD

UK

ˈæl.fə.bə.taɪzd

AL-fuh-buh-taizd

Definition

Arranged in the order of the letters of the alphabet. This usually refers to sorting words, names, or items from A to Z.

Usage & Nuances

Often used to describe lists or files. Common phrases: 'alphabetized list,' 'alphabetized order.' Mostly used in formal or instructional settings. Not typically used for people; instead say 'sorted by name.'

• Spanish: ordenado alfabéticamente
• Portuguese (BR): em ordem alfabética - alfabetizado
• Portuguese (PT): em ordem alfabética - alfabetizado
• Chinese (Simplified): 按字母顺序排列
• Chinese (Traditional): 按字母順序排列
• Hindi: वर्णमाला के क्रम में रखा गया
• Arabic: مرتَّب أبجديًا
• Bengali: বর্ণানুক্রমিকভাবে সাজানো
• Russian: в алфавитном порядке
• Japanese: アルファベット順に並べられた
• Vietnamese: được sắp xếp theo thứ tự bảng chữ cái
• Korean: 알파벳순으로 정렬된
• Turkish: alfabetik sıraya göre düzenlenmiş
• Urdu: حروفِ تہجی کی ترتیب میں
• Indonesian: diurutkan menurut abjad

Example Sentences

The names are alphabetized on the class list.

basic

This file is alphabetized to make searching easier.

basic

All the book titles are alphabetized on the shelf.

basic

Can you check if the contact list is alphabetized?

natural

The menu is alphabetized, so starters come after salads just because of their names.

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I had all my emails alphabetized by sender for quick access.

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