sortingandstraightening
nounUK /ˈsɔːtɪŋ ənd ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
US /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ ənd ˈstreɪtənɪŋ/
Putting things into groups and making them neat and tidy.
Sorting and straightening the toys made the playroom look clean.
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2. The act of putting items into the correct groups and lining them up neatly.
She spent the morning sorting and straightening the books on the shelf.
3. Getting things in order so they are easy to find.
Sorting and straightening the papers helped him find the letter quickly.
4. Making a messy place look neat by grouping and aligning things.
After sorting and straightening the closet, all the shoes were in pairs.