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• past participle of sort.
• past tense form of sort.

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

The nation is so committed to its egalitarian ideals of social enjoyment, proper development and sport-for-all that kids aren’t even sorted by talent until they’re 13.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jul. 10, 2026

"A lot of people won't like it. I think it's a good idea. I think he should just push it through, the logistics can be sorted out."

From BBC • Jul. 2, 2026

Then, two that track the Russell 2000 and are also sorted by 10-year returns.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 16, 2026

Under the bright sun, rescuers carefully sorted through the rubble.

From Barron's • Jun. 15, 2026

“I think I’ve got it about figured out. There are a few details to get sorted, though.”

From "Hope Springs" by Jaime Berry