sorting (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/

Definition

Arranging items into groups or categories based on shared characteristics.

Examples

• The first step in data analysis is sorting the information into relevant categories.

• She spent the afternoon sorting through old photographs, deciding which ones to keep.

• The software automatically handles the sorting of emails into different folders.

How to Use sorting

sort into (prepositional phrase)

To arrange items into a specific category or group. — "Please sort the laundry into whites and colors."

sort out (phrasal verb)

To resolve a problem or confusion. — "We need to sort out this misunderstanding before it gets worse."

sorting algorithm (collocation)

A method for arranging data in a specific order. — "Merge sort is a popular sorting algorithm for large datasets."

Synonyms of sorting

Words with a similar meaning to sorting:

• arranging
• classifying
• organizing
• categorizing

Antonyms of sorting

Words with the opposite meaning to sorting:

• mixing
• disorganizing

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