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

A detective led Jessica to the same conference room where Stafford and Evans had sorted through the evidence only days earlier.

From Slate • Apr. 6, 2026

For now, all eyes are on litigation involving Nashville-based Atmus Filtration, which hit the legal jackpot when its case emerged as a standard-bearer for how the reimbursement process will be sorted out.

From The Wall Street Journal • Mar. 31, 2026

The problem is, if Liverpool knew, they would have sorted it by now.

From BBC • Mar. 15, 2026

This capability could significantly change how automotive aluminum scrap is sorted, valued and reused across North America.

From Science Daily • Mar. 10, 2026

There were a few kids from her class, ones who never fit in, who Seven could see being sorted into the Spare coven.

From "Witchlings" by Claribel A. Ortega