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Definition of sorted

sorted

/ˈsɔːr.tɪd/
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Past Simple:sorted
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Past Participle:sorted
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Present Participle:sorting
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• verb

1

To arrange systematically in groups or separate according to type, class, or quality (past tense and past participle of sort).

Example

"The volunteers sorted the donated books by genre before placing them on the shelves."


2

To resolve a problem, difficulty, or misunderstanding satisfactorily (past tense and past participle of sort).

Example

"The customer service representative quickly sorted the billing error on our account."

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• adjective

1

Arranged systematically in groups or according to a specific order, type, or category.

Example

"The program outputs a sorted list of customer names in alphabetical order."


2

British Resolved, organized, or satisfactorily dealt with (informal).

Example

"Once we get the travel insurance sorted, we will be ready for our trip."


3

British Emotionally balanced, well-adjusted, and confident in handling one's personal life (informal).

Example

"Despite a turbulent childhood, she grew up to be a remarkably calm and sorted individual."

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• interjection

1

British Used to express satisfaction or agreement when an arrangement has been made or a problem has been resolved (informal).

Example

"You bring the drinks and I will handle the food—sorted!"

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