sorted

American  

[sawr-tid] / ˈsɔr tɪd /

adjective

Geology.

1. (of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.

2. (of sedimentary rock) consisting of particles of uniform size.

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sorted British  

/ ˈsɔːtɪd /

interjection

1. an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

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adjective

1. possessing the desired recreational drugs

Other Word Forms

• well-sorted
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of sorted

First recorded in 1945–50; sort + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Liverpool will believe the Italian and January signing Jeremy Jacquet - another high-priced, highly prized teenager - has their centre-back future sorted out for the next decade.

From BBC • May 26, 2026

The sectors are sorted by current forward P/E, ascending, with the full index at the bottom.

From MarketWatch • May 14, 2026

Researchers sorted each day in the dataset into one of five weather patterns based on atmospheric pressure, humidity, wind, and temperature.

From Science Daily • May 14, 2026

You've sorted out transport to the matches and the expensive resale tickets.

From BBC • May 3, 2026

While Mrs. Rezaei sorted out which sabzi to take, I found Sohrab in the backyard.

From "Darius the Great Is Not Okay" by Adib Khorram