sort
noun
a particular kind, species, variety, class, or group, distinguished by a common character or nature.
sorter
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a word derived from
sort.
Example Sentences
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One sorter uses AI to identify aluminum beverage cans.
From Barron's ● Jun. 17, 2026
For instance, one peak summer afternoon, with every conveyor belt, boarding gate and baggage sorter running at full blast, can set the airport’s electricity rate for the entire month.
From Los Angeles Times ● Apr. 16, 2026
Plus, the plastic chip that contains the microfluidic cell sorter can be mass-produced in a factory at very low cost, so the device would be easier to implement at scale.
From Science Daily ● Feb. 7, 2024
Advice from Wirecutter: Try a timesaving laundry sorter.
From New York Times ● May 25, 2023
“Ah done sent fuh mah brother tuh come down and spend uh while wid us. He’s sorter outa work now. Ah wants yuh tuh meet him mo’ special.
From "Their Eyes Were Watching God" by Zora Neale Hurston
