Meaning & Definition of word "Sort"

Sort

/sɔːrt/

1. A category or type of things or people that have similar characteristics.
- Example: She prefers a particular sort of music that is calming and melodic.
2. A particular kind or type of something.
- Example: He has a sort of charm that makes everyone feel at ease.
3. A class of people or things regarded as having common characteristics.
- Example: That sort of behavior is not acceptable in this community.

1. To arrange or organize items in a particular order or category.
- Example: Please sort the documents by date before filing them.
2. To classify items or ideas according to different criteria.
- Example: We need to sort the applications into different groups based on their criteria.

Middle English, from Old French 'sorte', from Latin 'sors', 'sortis' meaning 'fate, lot'.

sort of:

to some extent; somewhat.

sort out:

to organize or deal with something.

sort it out:

to resolve a problem or conflict.

sorting:

The process of arranging items based on specific criteria.

sorter:

A device or person that sorts items.

unsorted:

Not arranged or classified.

Meaning: A type or kind of something, usually used in a vague sense.

Example Sentence: It's just a sort of thing that happens sometimes.

Meaning: Informal way to refer to something that is not specific.

Example Sentence: He’s a sort of friend, more like an acquaintance.