sorter

noun

sort·​er

ˈsȯr|tər, 

-ȯ(ə)|tə(r, 

|tə-

plural -s

: one that sorts: such as

a

: one that sorts hides, skins, and leather according to grade, weight, thickness, and color

b

: one that sorts burned brick or tile according to color and hardness

c

: one that sorts fruit or other food products according to size or condition

d

: a clerical worker who sorts such items as bills, checks, correspondence, or statements (as for mailing or filing)

e

: a machine or device for selecting punch cards or arranging them in groups or in a predetermined order

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