missort
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈmɪsˌsɔrt/
KK: /ˈmɪsˌsɔrt/
noun
Definition
An item or group of items that have been sorted incorrectly, leading to a mistake in organization or classification.
Example
The warehouse had to deal with a large number of missorts that caused delays in shipping.
Conversation
Did you notice that missort in the files yesterday?
Yeah, I saw it too; it was really confusing.
I can't believe we almost made a decision based on that missort.
Good thing we double-checked before finalizing anything!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
misclassification
error
mistake
Antonyms
sort
classification
organization
verb
Definition
To arrange items in the wrong order or category.
Example
If you missort the files, it will take longer to find the documents you need.
Tense Forms
Past: missorted
Past Participle: missorted
Conversation
I think I might have missorted the files in my project.
Oh no! That sounds frustrating. How did that happen?
I was in a hurry and didn't double-check my work.
Root Explanation
This word originates from the combination of 'mis-' (meaning wrongly) and 'sort' (from Old French *sortir*, meaning to arrange or classify). The word 'missort' means to wrongly arrange or classify something.
Memory Tip
Think of 'mis-' meaning wrongly and 'sort' meaning to arrange — this helps you remember that 'missort' means to arrange something incorrectly.
Visually Confused Words
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