sortation
sortation · sortations
The use of any process of sortingThe use of any process of sorting.
Meaning
3 senses(uncountable)The use of any process of sorting.
(countable)A process or instance of sorting.
(uncountable)The automated sorting of things, especially the use of barcodes to sort and route items.
Origin
Blend of sort + automation.Blend of sort + automation.
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Forms
plural: sortations| Singular | sortation |
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Word family
1 related wordsDerivedsortation system
Lessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable