sortation

[ sawr-tey-shuhn ]

noun

1. the process or result of sorting things, especially computationally or mechanically.
2. classification of things.

sortation

/ sɔːˈteɪʃən /

noun

1. the process of sorting items into groups sharing a distinguishing quality or characteristic

Word History and Origins

Origin of sortation¹

First recorded in 1840–50; sort ( def ) + -ation ( def )

Example Sentences

In one aspect the process of sortation bears some resemblance to digestion.

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