Presorted: meaning, definitions and examples

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presorted

 

[ ˌpriːˈsɔːrtɪd ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

data arrangement

Presorted refers to items that have been organized or categorized in advance in a specified order. This term is often used in logistics and mailing processes, where items such as letters or packages are sorted before delivery to streamline operations and ensure efficiency. By presorting items, businesses can optimize routes and reduce costs. It is a common practice in mailing services to enhance speed and accuracy during distribution.

Synonyms

arranged, organized, sorted

Examples of usage

  • The presorted mail was delivered faster than usual.
  • We received presorted packages for easier handling.
  • The warehouse manages presorted inventory for efficient shipping.

Translations

Translations of the word "presorted" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pré-classificado

🇮🇳 पूर्व-छंटनी किया हुआ

🇩🇪 vorgesortiert

🇮🇩 sudah disortir

🇺🇦 попередньо відсортований

🇵🇱 wstępnie posortowany

🇯🇵 事前にソートされた

🇫🇷 préalablement trié

🇪🇸 preclasificado

🇹🇷 önceden sıralanmış

🇰🇷 미리 정렬된

🇸🇦 مصفوف مسبقًا

🇨🇿 předem seřazený

🇸🇰 predtriedený

🇨🇳 预先排序的

🇸🇮 vnaprej razvrščen

🇮🇸 forpantaður

🇰🇿 алдын ала сұрыпталған

🇬🇪 წინა კლასიფიცირებული

🇦🇿 öncədən sıralanmış

🇲🇽 preclasificado

Etymology

The term 'presorted' is derived from the prefix 'pre-' meaning before, combined with 'sorted', which comes from the noun 'sort'. The word 'sort' can be traced back to the Old French 'sortir', meaning to sort or arrange, which in turn comes from the Latin 'sortire', meaning to draw lots or distribute. The introduction of the term into logistics and mailing vocabulary highlights its practical application in organizing and categorizing materials before they reach their final destination. With the growth of the postal system in the 19th century, 'presorted' became increasingly common as a way to improve mail delivery efficiency. As businesses expanded and data management became essential, the utilization of presorting in various industries further emphasized its importance.