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sorts
noun(sort)
an operation that segregates items into groups according to a specified criterion
Synonyms: sorting,
Examples:
The bottleneck in mail delivery is the process of sorting.
sorts
verb(sort)
arrange or order by classes or categories
Synonyms: assort, class, classify, separate, sort out,
sorts
verb(sort)
examine in order to test suitability
Synonyms: screen, screen out, sieve,
sorts
noun(sort)
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
Synonyms: form, kind, variety,
sorts
noun(sort)
an approximate definition or example
Examples:
She wore a sort of magenta dress.
She served a creamy sort of dessert thing.
sorts
noun(sort)
a person of a particular character or nature
Examples:
What sort of person is he?.
He's a good sort.

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