Alphabetize Meaning in English

word

US

ˈæɫfəbəˌtaɪz

AL-fuh-buh-tiez

UK

ˈæl.fə.bɪ.taɪz

AL-fuh-bi-taiz

Definition

To arrange words, names, or items in the order of the letters of the alphabet, usually from A to Z.

Usage & Nuances

Mainly used in education, offices, or libraries when making lists easier to search. Can refer to text, names, or files. Usually used as a verb ("alphabetize the list"). The British spelling is also 'alphabetise'.

• Spanish: ordenar alfabéticamente
• Portuguese (BR): alfabetizar - colocar em ordem alfabética
• Portuguese (PT): alfabetizar - colocar por ordem alfabética
• Chinese (Simplified): 按字母顺序排列
• Chinese (Traditional): 按字母順序排列
• Hindi: वर्णमाला के क्रम में लगाना
• Arabic: ترتيب أبجدي
• Bengali: বর্ণানুক্রমে সাজানো
• Russian: по алфавиту сортировать - алфавитизировать
• Japanese: アルファベット順に並べる
• Vietnamese: sắp xếp theo thứ tự bảng chữ cái
• Korean: 알파벳순으로 정렬하다
• Turkish: alfabetik sıralamak
• Urdu: حروفِ تہجی کے مطابق ترتیب دینا
• Indonesian: mengurutkan menurut abjad

Example Sentences

Please alphabetize these names before printing them.

basic

We need to alphabetize the files for easy access.

basic

The words are alphabetized in the dictionary.

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If you alphabetize your contacts, you'll find numbers much faster.

natural

Can you help me alphabetize this list? I'm not sure where to start.

natural

It's easier to find books when they're alphabetized by author's last name.

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