Sort through
verb
To look at or examine all parts of something carefully in order to find or understand something.
He sorted through the pile of papers on his desk to find the report.
Often appears as...
- sort through papers
- sort through clothes
verb
To separate and organize different types or categories out of a mixed group.
She spent the afternoon sorting through old photos for the album.
Often appears as...
- sort through items
- sort through baggage
verb
To look at or examine all parts of something carefully in order to find or understand something.
He sorted through the pile of papers on his desk to find the report.
Often appears as...
- sort through papers
- sort through clothes
verb
To separate and organize different types or categories out of a mixed group.
She spent the afternoon sorting through old photos for the album.
Often appears as...
- sort through items
- sort through baggage
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Thorough Search
Used when carefully examining all parts to find something specific.
I sorted through the emails to locate our conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Review
Indicates a review process that is detailed and organized.
The auditor sorted through the financial records.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Intensive
The process usually requires a considerable amount of time.
She sorted through the entries all morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Thorough Search
Used when carefully examining all parts to find something specific.
I sorted through the emails to locate our conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Review
Indicates a review process that is detailed and organized.
The auditor sorted through the financial records.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Intensive
The process usually requires a considerable amount of time.
She sorted through the entries all morning.
Pro Tip 1/3Thorough Search
Used when carefully examining all parts to find something specific.
I sorted through the emails to locate our conversation.
Pro Tip 2/3Detailed Review
Indicates a review process that is detailed and organized.
The auditor sorted through the financial records.
Pro Tip 3/3Time Intensive
The process usually requires a considerable amount of time.
She sorted through the entries all morning.
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