Zoeken
to sort
01
sorteren, opruimen
to organize items by putting them into different groups based on their characteristics or other criteria
Transitive: to sort various items
Example
She sorted the laundry into different piles based on color and fabric type before washing them.
Ze sorteerde de was in verschillende stapels op kleur en stoftype voordat ze het waste.
The librarian frequently sorts returned books back onto the shelves.
De bibliothecaris sorteert vaak geretourneerde boeken terug op de planken.
02
sorteren, doorspitten
to examine a group of items one by one to classify them or choose the appropriate ones
Intransitive: to sort through a set of items
Example
She sorted through the applications to find the most qualified candidates.
Ze doorzocht de aanvragen om de meest gekwalificeerde kandidaten te vinden.
They sorted through the old photographs, deciding which ones to keep and which to discard.
Ze doorspitten de oude foto's en beslissen welke ze willen houden en welke ze willen weggooien.
01
soort, categorie
a category or group of things that share similar characteristics or properties
Example
They sell all sorts of fruits at the market, including exotic ones.
Ze verkopen allerlei soorten fruit op de markt, inclusief exotische.
This sort of music is perfect for relaxing on a quiet evening.
Deze soort muziek is perfect om te ontspannen op een rustige avond.
02
soort, type
an approximate definition or example
03
soort, type
a person of a particular character or nature
04
soort, sortering
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
