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1. sort_out - verb

· arrange or order by classes or categories; "How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?"

Synonym(s): classify, class, sort, assort, separate

Hypernym(s): categorize, categorise




2. sort_out - verb

· make free from confusion or ambiguity; make clear; "Could you clarify these remarks?"; "Clear up the question of who is at fault"

Synonym(s): clear, clear_up, shed_light_on, crystallize, crystallise, crystalize, crystalise, straighten_out, enlighten, illuminate, elucidate

Hypernym(s): clarify, clear_up, elucidate




3. sort_out - verb

· punish in order to gain control or enforce obedience; "The teacher disciplined the pupils rather frequently"

Synonym(s): discipline, correct

Hypernym(s): punish, penalize, penalise





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