sorting
Elementary (A2)
IPA: /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/
KK: /ˈsɔrtɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The process of arranging items or data in a specific order or category.
Example
The sorting of the files made it easier to find the documents I needed.
Conversation
Have you finished sorting your bookshelf yet?
Not yet, it's still a mess!
I find sorting books by genre really helps.
That's a great idea, I should try that!
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
categorization
arrangement
organization
Antonyms
disorder
confusion
disorganization
verb
Definition
To arrange things in a specific order or category.
Example
I am sorting the books by their genres.
Tense Forms
Past: sorted
Past Participle: sorted
Conversation
Have you started sorting your books yet?
Not yet, I keep putting it off.
You should really get on it; it feels great to have everything organized.
Root Explanation
Sorting → It is formed from "sort" (from Old French *sorte*, meaning kind or type) and "-ing" (a suffix used to indicate the action or process of). The word "sorting" refers to the action or process of arranging things into different kinds or types.
Memory Tip
Think of categorizing things into different 'kinds' ('sort') — that's what sorting means.
Visually Confused Words
storting
sporting
snorting
unsorting
sportling
souring
sorning
soaring