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to sort
01
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.
The librarian frequently sorts returned books back onto the shelves.
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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.
They sorted through the old photographs, deciding which ones to keep and which to discard.
Sort
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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.
This sort of music is perfect for relaxing on a quiet evening.
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an approximate definition or example
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a person of a particular character or nature
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an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
