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 Words From

• well-sorted adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of sorted¹

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

Example Sentences

We’ve sorted through and trail-tested dozens of items to bring you this list, with offerings from less than $10 to just under $200.

From Los Angeles Times

"It just needs to get sorted, but an apology would go a long way."

From BBC

Starting in the 1930s, the federal government sorted neighborhoods in 239 cities and deemed redlined areas — typically home to Black people, Jews, immigrants, and poor white people — unfit for mortgage lending.

From Salon

Campaigners and ex-miners said it came after what they called many years of "fighting for this injustice to be sorted out".

From BBC

Alex says he's frustrated the strikes haven't been sorted yet.

From BBC