sort through
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To look through (a collection of documents, facts, etc.) to make sense of them or put them in order.
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
You have to sort through the facts and come to a conclusion.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “sort through” mean?
To look through (a collection of documents, facts, etc.) to make sense of them or put them in order.
Is “sort through” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.