I. noun
1.
Synonyms: type , character, class, description, ilk, kind, order, species, stripe, variety
2.
Synonyms: group 3, array, batch, battery, body, clutch, lot, parcel, set, suite
II. verb
1.
Synonyms: assort , categorize, class, classify, group, pigeonhole
2.
to analyze and assort (as individuals or things) to obtain those desired or required
he knew he must sort out facts from fancy
Synonyms: comb, separate, sift, winnow; compare screen 5
Related Word: riddle, screen; choose, cull, pick, select
Contrasted words: consolidate, join, lump, merge; aggregate, amalgamate, blend, fuse, mix; unify