"alphasort" meaning in All languages combined

See alphasort on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: alphasorts [plural]
Etymology: Blend of alphabet + sort Etymology templates: {{blend|en|alphabet|sort}} Blend of alphabet + sort Head templates: {{en-noun}} alphasort (plural alphasorts)
  1. The process of sorting in alphabetical order, especially when performed in an automated fashion.
    Sense id: en-alphasort-en-noun-sXMZk0kg Categories (other): English blends, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries

Inflected forms

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