The process of arranging items systematically in a particular order or sequence. noun
The librarian spent the afternoon sorting the books by genre.
Sorting the data alphabetically made it easier to find specific entries.
In computer science, the process of arranging data in a specified order, often to improve the efficiency of searching or processing. noun
The algorithm for sorting the list was optimized for speed.
Sorting the array in ascending order was the first step in the program.
The act of categorizing or classifying items based on shared characteristics or criteria. noun
Sorting the recycling into paper, plastic, and metal is important for waste management.
The teacher was sorting the students into groups based on their skill levels.