sorting
sorting is a polysyllabic word with 2 syllables. Using the Knuth-Liang algorithm, we calculated the hyphenation for the word you’ve entered. However, this hyphenation has not been verified against authoritative sources and may be approximate. This is because the algorithm relies on pre-defined patterns that may not cover all exceptions, contextual variations, or irregular spellings. We are working to verify hyphenations against trusted sources to ensure greater accuracy. For now, sorting is hyphenated as:
Definitions ofsorting
- To separate items into different categories according to certain criteria that determine their sorts.
Synonyms: categorize, class, classify, group
Example: "Sort the letters in those bags into a separate pile for each language."
- To arrange into some sequence, usually numerically, alphabetically or chronologically.
Example: "Sort those bells into a row in ascending sequence of pitch."
- To conjoin; to put together in distribution; to class.
- To conform; to adapt; to accommodate.
- To choose from a number; to select; to cull.
- To join or associate with others, especially with others of the same kind or species; to agree.
- To suit; to fit; to be in accord; to harmonize.
- To fix (a problem) or handle (a task).
Synonyms: "sort out"
- To attack physically.
Synonyms: "sort out"
Example: "If he comes nosing around here again I'll sort him!"
- Ordering.
- Categorizing.
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