sorted

[sawr-tid]

adjective

Geology.

1. (of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.

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

sorted

/ ˈsɔːtɪd /

interjection

1. an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

adjective

1. possessing the desired recreational drugs

Other Word Forms

• well-sorted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorted¹

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

Example Sentences

But he said he had hoped the matter could be "sorted out quietly", and didn't know how the memo had been leaked.

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The government and previous governments "should have sorted this out", he said.

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And if that wizardry could offer him the benefit of hindsight, which Hogwarts house would he be sorted into?

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An appointment can be sorted online., external Beat the queues...

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Quickly, she sorted through the treasures and put the important items to one side.

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