Definitions

1. noun

A particular arrangement or classification of things.

“The store had a sort for electronics and another for clothing.”

2. verb

To arrange or classify things in a particular order.

“Please sort the papers on my desk.”

3. verb

To separate or distinguish one thing from another.

“Can you sort the wheat from the chaff?”

4. verb

To determine the order or sequence of something.

“The committee had to sort the budget proposals.”

5. noun

A specific type or category of something.

“What sort of music do you like?”