Synonyms for

Sorting

Verb / ˈsɔ:rtɪŋ / Another word for sorting — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The act of arranging things in a particular order or grouping them according to their similarities.

Synonyms & similar words

categorisation classify assort classification sort screenout class sortout sieve screen separate categorization arrangement classification categorization organization systematization grouping separation disposition distribution ordering arranging organizing cataloging cataloguing tabulating filing indexing ranking grading assorting

Synonyms by register

Formal

classification categorization arrangement organization

Informal

shuffling sifting figuring out working out

Literary

disentangling separating

Antonyms

mixing jumbling confusing disorganizing scrambling messing up

Common collocations

  • sorting data
  • sorting mail
  • sorting through
  • sorting items
  • sorting algorithm
  • sorting process
  • sorting hat

Word family

noun sort
verb sort
adjective sorted

Usage note

Often used in computing for arranging data, but also commonly used in everyday contexts for organizing physical items. Be mindful of the context; 'sorting' can imply a deliberate process of ordering.

Example sentences

  1. I was sorting through my old toys to find some I could donate to charity.
  2. The teacher sorted the students into groups based on their skill level.
  3. The sorting of the mail took longer than usual due to a high volume of packages.

Quotes

  • Sorting is an important part of keeping things organized.
  • In life, we must sort through the good and the bad to find what truly matters.
  • The sorting hat in Harry Potter helped determine which house each student belonged to.

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