sorting
word · lemma: sort
Definition
Arranging things into groups or a particular order based on a rule, such as by type, size, color, or name. In technology, it often means organizing data.
Usage & Nuances
Common in academic and technical contexts, especially computer science ('sorting algorithms'). Also used for everyday tasks ('sorting laundry'). Not typically used as a verb except as 'sort'.
Spanish: clasificación - organización (por orden)Portuguese (BR): classificação - ordenaçãoPortuguese (PT): classificação - ordenaçãoChinese (Simplified): 分类Chinese (Traditional): 分類Hindi: छँटाई - वर्गीकरणArabic: فرز - ترتيبBengali: বাছাই - সাজানোRussian: сортировкаJapanese: 仕分け - ソートVietnamese: sắp xếp - phân loạiKorean: 분류 - 정렬Turkish: sıralama - ayırmaUrdu: ترتیب دینا - چھانٹیIndonesian: penyortiran - pengelompokan
Example Sentences
Sorting the books by color makes the shelf look neat.
basic
Sorting the letters helps me find what I need quickly.
basic
Computer sorting is used to arrange data in order.
basic
The sorting of emails into folders saves me so much time.
natural
If the sorting isn’t done right, it’s impossible to find anything later.
natural
We spent the afternoon sorting through boxes in the garage.
natural