sorted UK
ˈsɔːrtɪd
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Definition of sorted - Reverso English Dictionary

Adjective

1.
organizedUKarranged in a specific order or sequenceUK
  • The files are sorted alphabetically.
arranged organized
2.
problem solvedUKresolved or dealt with successfullyUK
  • After the meeting, all issues were sorted.
fixed resolved settled
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Expressions with sorted

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clear mental confusion and organize thoughts effectively
She needed to get her head sorted before making decisions.
the task is completed or dealt with successfully
Don't worry, the job's sorted now.
fix or organize a problem or situation
Don't worry, I'll get it sorted.
arrange or organize things properly or neatly
I need to get sorted before the guests arrive!
help someone fix or organize a problem or need
Don't worry, I'll get you sorted right away.
solve problems or difficulties for someone
Don't worry, I'll have you sorted with your paperwork.

Origin of sorted

Old English, sort (kind, class)

Terms with sorted included in their meaning

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sorted by color
organized by color
record keeping
sorted into a labeled category or section for later retrieval
organized
sorted into specific groups or categories
transportation
place where goods are stored sorted and sent to many destinations
mail processing
place where mail is sorted for distribution
railway facility
railway area where trains or wagons are sorted and organized
mathematics
value at a specific position in a sorted data set
technology
method to find a value in a sorted array

Examples of sorted in a sentence

  • Emails are sorted into folders automatically.
  • The technical issues were sorted quickly.
  • With the paperwork sorted, we can proceed.

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  1. French:classé, résolu, ...
  2. German:geordnet, gelöst, ...
  3. Italian:ordinato, risolto, ...
  4. Spanish:ordenado, solucionado, ...
  5. Portuguese:ordenado, resolvido, ...
  6. Chinese:排序的, 处理好了, ...
  7. Japanese:整理された, 解決された, ...
  8. Arabic:مُرَتَّب, مَحلول, ...
  9. Hebrew:מְמוֻיָּן, פָּתוּר, ...
  10. Russian:отсортированный, решены, ...
  11. Ukrainian:відсортований, вирішені, ...
  12. Hindi:क्रमबद्ध, सुलझा हुआ, ...
sort
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Definition of sort - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
classificationcategory of things with common characteristics
  • There are different sorts of apples.
category kind type
2.
organizationact of sorting items
  • The sort of the files took hours.
arrangement categorization classification

Verb

tr.
1.
categorizeseparate items into categories based on criteria
  • She sorted the clothes by color.
classify organize
2.
resolveUKfix a problem or handle a taskUK
  • I'll sort the issue by tomorrow.
rectify resolve settle
3.
computingTECH.arrange computer data in a convenient orderTECH.
  • The program sorted the data in seconds.
arrange order organize
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Images of sort

  • sort: piece of metal type for printing
    piece of metal type for printing

Expressions with sort

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examine items to organize or understand them
She had to sort through the papers on her desk.
clarify a confusing situation
We need to sort out the misunderstanding.
person with a kind disposition
Grandma is such a good sort, always helping others.
clarify misunderstandings or confusion
Let's sort things out to avoid confusion.
resolve without intervention
Don't worry, the problem will sort itself out.
something similar to what was mentioned
He denied saying anything of the sort.

Origin of sort

Latin, sortem (lot, fate)

Examples of sort in a sentence

  • The sort of music played was classical.
  • The sort of the library books was done by volunteers.
  • Efficient sort of data is essential for analysis.
  • She's a clever sort, always finding solutions.
  • He's the sort who never gives up easily.
  • He carefully selected a sort for the headline.

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  1. French:type, trier, ...
  2. German:Sorte, sortieren, ...
  3. Italian:tipo, separare, ...
  4. Spanish:tipo, clasificar, ...
  5. Portuguese:tipo, separar, ...
  6. Chinese:种类, 分拣, ...
  7. Japanese:種類, 分類する, ...
  8. Arabic:نَوْع, فَرَزَ, ...
  9. Hebrew:סוּג, לְמַיֵּן, ...
  10. Russian:сорт, сортировать, ...
  11. Ukrainian:сорт, сортувати, ...
  12. Hindi:प्रकार, वर्गीकृत करना, ...
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