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
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
I met Maria Emma Mendoza, whose daughter Mariana works as a UPS package sorter and also as a caretaker.
From Los Angeles Times ● Jul. 9, 2021
“Actually,” said Sierra, pointing to a square tile on the floor near the book sorter, “I think they were.”
From "Escape from Mr. Lemoncello's Library" by Chris Grabenstein
