Sorted: meaning, definitions and examples

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sorted

 

[ หˆsษ”หtษชd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

in the context of order

Arranged in a systematic order; organized according to a plan. Having been arranged in a particular order.

Synonyms

arranged, ordered, organized.

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Word Description / Examples
sorted

Use this word when describing something that has been successfully dealt with or put in its correct order. It has a casual tone.

  • The files are sorted alphabetically.
  • No worries, everything is sorted out.
arranged

This word is suitable for situations where items have been placed or organized in a specific order or pattern, often implying thought or planning.

  • The flowers were arranged beautifully.
  • She arranged the meeting for tomorrow.
organized

Use this word to describe something that has been structured or systematized, often implying efficiency and clarity.

  • The event was very well-organized.
  • She organized her desk to make finding things easier.
ordered

Used when describing something that has been given a specific sequence or priority, often implying a logical or systemic arrangement.

  • The books are ordered by genre.
  • He ordered his tasks by importance.

Examples of usage

  • The files were neatly sorted on the shelf.
  • She had all her CDs sorted by genre.
Context #2 | Verb

in the context of categorizing

To arrange systematically; classify.

Synonyms

arrange, categorize, classify.

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Word Description / Examples
sorted

Indicates that items are organized methodically, often implying completeness or resolution.

  • He sorted his books on the shelf
  • The problem is finally sorted
classify

Focused on dividing and labeling items into defined classes or groups, often for scientific or official purposes.

  • Scientists classify animals based on their physical characteristics
  • The data was classified into several distinct groups
arrange

Implies putting items in a specific order or pattern, often focusing on aesthetics or sequence.

  • She arranged the flowers in a vase
  • Let's arrange a meeting for next week
categorize

Used when dividing items into specific categories or groups based on characteristics.

  • He categorized the documents by importance
  • The library categorizes books by genre

Examples of usage

  • She sorted the books into different categories.
  • He sorted through the documents to find the relevant information.

Translations

Translations of the word "sorted" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น ordenado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค•เฅเคฐเคฎเคฌเคฆเฅเคง

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช geordnet

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ diurutkan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดัะพั€ั‚ะพะฒะฐะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ uporzฤ…dkowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆ•ด็†ใ•ใ‚ŒใŸ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท triรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ ordenado

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sฤฑralanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ •๋ ฌ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุฑุชุจุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ seล™azenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zoradenรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŽ’ๅบ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ urejen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ raรฐaรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั€ะตั‚ั‚ะตะปะณะตะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒšแƒแƒ’แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sฤฑralanmฤฑลŸ

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ ordenado

Etymology

The word 'sorted' originated from the Old French word 'sortir', meaning 'to arrange, assort'. Over time, it evolved into the Middle English word 'sorthen' which eventually became 'sort' in modern English. The concept of sorting has been an essential part of human civilization, from organizing objects to categorizing information.

See also: resort, sort, sortable, sorter, sorting, sorts, unsorted.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,411, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.