noun
- a type or kind of person or thing
- the action of arranging things in order
verb
- to arrange things in a particular order or into groups
- to deal with or resolve a problem
Usage: informal
Examples
- What sort of music do you like?
- She’s not the sort of person who gives up easily.
- Please sort these papers by date.
- I need to sort out my finances before vacation.
- The mail room sorts packages by zip code.
- He’s a friendly sort who gets along with everyone.
- Can you help me sort through these old photos?