alphabeticise (C1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˌælfəbɪtɪsaɪz/
Definition
To arrange a set of items, such as words or names, in the correct order according to the letters of the alphabet.
Examples
The computer program will alphabeticise the list of names for you.
She spent hours alphabeticising her collection of books.
How to Use alphabeticise
- alphabeticise a list (verb phrase)
- to arrange a list in alphabetical order — "The teacher asked the students to alphabeticise the vocabulary list."
- alphabeticise data (verb phrase)
- to arrange data in alphabetical order — "The software will alphabeticise the customer list."
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