sortes Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. verb examine in order to test suitability
    sort; screen; screen out; sieve.
    • screen these samples
    • screen the job applicants
  2. verb arrange or order by classes or categories
    sort; separate; assort; sort out; class; classify.
    • How would you classify these pottery shards--are they prehistoric?

WordNet


Sor"tes noun
Definitions
  1. pl. of Sors.

Webster 1913