Synonyms

sorted

American

[sawr-tid] / ˈsɔr tɪd /

adjective

Geology.

(of sedimentary particles) uniform in size.
(of sedimentary rock) consisting of particles of uniform size.

sorted British

/ ˈsɔːtɪd /

interjection

an exclamation of satisfaction, approval, etc

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adjective

possessing the desired recreational drugs

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Other Word Forms

well-sorted adjective

Etymology

Origin of sorted

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

Example Sentences

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"If you've got some money and you want to be sorted out, you might as well pay and get it done, especially when you're older."

From BBC

Here’s the full list, sorted by ascending forward P/E:

From MarketWatch

Here are the 11 stocks that passed the screen, sorted by ascending P/E:

From MarketWatch

Here are the 10 stocks that passed the screen, sorted by forward P/E:

From MarketWatch

They said that autonomous vehicles, at least short term, posed a minimal risk, as regulations, potential safety issues and manufacturing and infrastructure costs with AVs get sorted out.

From MarketWatch

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