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Sorting Definition & Meaning

sorting
noun
  1. an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion; "the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting"
  2. the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories
  3. grouping by class or kind or size

"Sorting" in song lyrics

See how sorting is used in real songs:

  • "cap sorting"
    AOL — AOL
  • "ammo shell sorting"
    AOL — AOL
  • "vibration sorting"
    AOL — AOL

Usage tips for "sorting"

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Frequently asked questions

What does sorting mean?
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion; "the bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting" the basic cognitive process of arranging into classes or categories grouping by class or kind or size
What part of speech is sorting?
Sorting is a noun.
How many definitions does sorting have?
Sorting has 3 definitions across 1 part of speech (noun).

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