CEFR B2

alphabetize

verb

Meaning

Arrange items in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Examples

Please alphabetize these files before the meeting starts.
The software can automatically alphabetize your contact list.

Synonyms: sort, order, organize, classify

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alphabetize (B2)

verb

Pronunciation: /ˈælfəbətaɪz/

Definition

Arrange items in the order of the letters of the alphabet.

Examples

Please alphabetize these files before the meeting starts.
The software can automatically alphabetize your contact list.

How to Use alphabetize

alphabetize by (prepositional phrase): to use a specific category to sort items alphabetically — "You should alphabetize the list by surname."
alphabetize something (collocation): to perform the action on a direct object — "I need to alphabetize these documents."

Synonyms of alphabetize

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