Definitions
Sorting - as a noun
An operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
Example: "The bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting"
The basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
Sorting - as a verb
To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
Example: "Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language."
To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.
Example: "Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch."
To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.
To choose from a number; to select; to cull.
To join or associate with others, especially with others of the same kind or species; to agree.
To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.
To fix (a problem) or handle (a task).
To attack physically.
Example: "If he comes nosing around here again i'll sort him!"
Example Sentences
Word Game Points
SORTING has a SCRABBLE points total of 8.
SORTING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.
SORTING has a WORDFEUD points total of 9.
