Alphasort
//ˈæl.fə.sɔːt// noun
noun ·Rare ·Advanced level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The process of sorting in alphabetical order, especially when performed in an automated fashion.
"We solved the problem, for us, by starting every entry with an initial letter. So far, since upper or lower case can be of vital significance (e.g. MW, mW), we have had to accept the shortcoming inherent in the system, and have two alphasorts."
Example
More examples"We solved the problem, for us, by starting every entry with an initial letter. So far, since upper or lower case can be of vital significance (e.g. MW, mW), we have had to accept the shortcoming inherent in the system, and have two alphasorts."
Etymology
Blend of alphabet + sort.
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