sorting

[sawr-ting] / ˈsɔr tɪŋ /

NOUN

categorization

Synonyms

STRONG

arrangement category distribution grouping layout lineup order organization placement sequence

WEAK

cataloging

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization

NOUN

classification

Synonyms

STRONGEST

allocation allotment analysis arrangement coordination designation distribution grade regulation

STRONG

apportionment assignment assortment codification collocation consignment denomination department disposal disposition division echelon gradation grading graduation group grouping kind order ordering ordination organization pigeonholing sizing systematization taxonomy

WEAK

alloting cataloguing categorizing distributing tabulating typecasting

Antonyms

STRONG

disorganization keeping retention

NOUN

gradation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

calibration nuance

STRONG

arrangement change degree difference distinction divergence grade grouping level mark measurement modification notch ordering place point position progression rank scale sequence series shade stage succession variation

Antonyms

STRONG

accord agreement sameness similarity unemployment unimportance

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The hard sorting occurs at admission; the grades mostly reflect that prior filtering.

From The Wall Street Journal

Even in wealthy countries, recycling rates are often abysmal because plastic products can be expensive to repurpose and sorting rates are low.

From Barron's

Sortation centers are meant to relieve stores of the burden of sorting packages for final delivery.

From The Wall Street Journal

During a game, competitors are given files of jumbled data and scenarios or 'cases' that require sorting, based on a question, within the quickest time.

From BBC

Volunteers were also needed to help with food sorting, packing and distribution.

From BBC

sorting

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