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sorting
The process of arranging things according to specific criteria, for example by size, color, or type.
Die Sortierung der Briefe nach Postleitzahlen dauert mehrere Stunden.
The sorting of the letters by postal code takes several hours.
sort order
The result of sorting; the ordered arrangement of elements.
Die aktuelle Sortierung der Produkte im Onlineshop ist nach Preis aufsteigend.
The current sort order of the products in the online shop is by price in ascending order.
'Die Sortierung' (the sorting) is a noun derived from the verb 'sortieren' (to sort). The ending '-ung' turns a verb into a feminine noun that often describes the process or result of the action.
Bitte sortiere die Dokumente nach dem Datum.
Please sort the documents by date.
Whether the process (m01) or the result (m02) is meant can be recognized from the context. If it is about an ongoing action, the process is meant. If it is about an existing order, the result is meant.
Die Sortierung der Pakete für den Versand beginnt um 5 Uhr morgens.
The sorting of the packages for shipping begins at 5 a.m.
When referring to the process of sorting, the preposition 'von' (of) is often used to say what is being sorted. Typical verbs are 'dauern' (to take/last), 'beginnen' (to begin), or 'vornehmen' (to carry out).
Die Sortierung von Altglas nach Farben ist wichtig für das Recycling.
The sorting of used glass by color is important for recycling.
When the result is meant, the preposition 'nach' (by/according to) is often used to indicate the criterion of the order. Adjectives such as 'alphabetisch' (alphabetical) or 'chronologisch' (chronological) are also typical.
Ich bevorzuge eine chronologische Sortierung meiner E-Mails.
I prefer a chronological sort order for my emails.
order
Ordnung generally refers to the arrangement of elements. Sortierung emphasizes that this arrangement was created by sorting according to a specific criterion. Sortierung is therefore more precise when the criterion is the date, size, or color; without this focus, Ordnung is the better choice.
Die Sortierung der Akten nach Datum erleichtert die Suche.
Sorting the files by date makes them easier to find.
Die Ordnung der Akten ist klar und übersichtlich.
The files are arranged in a clear and orderly way.
