Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

re-sort

verb

/ˌriːˈsɔːrt/

Definition

To sort something again or in a different order.

Examples

After the data was compiled, we decided to re-sort the entries by date.
The librarian had to re-sort the books after the shelf was accidentally knocked over.
They plan to re-sort the lists to make it easier for users to find what they need.

Meaning

Re-sort refers to the action of going through a collection of items and sorting them again, typically to achieve a different arrangement or to categorize them based on new criteria.