sortingsystem
nounUK /ˈsɔːtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/
US /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ ˌsɪstəm/
A sorting system is a way to put things into groups so they are easy to find.
The library uses a sorting system to put books in the right places.
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2. A machine or set of machines that automatically separates items by size, type, or destination.
The post office installed a new sorting system to handle thousands of letters each day.
3. A set of rules or steps used in computer programs to arrange data in a certain order.
The programmer wrote a sorting system to put the numbers from smallest to largest.
4. A personal habit or routine for keeping belongings in order.
Her sorting system for laundry keeps whites, colors, and delicates in separate baskets.