sorter

/ˈsɔrɾər/

/ˈsɔtə/

Other forms: sorters

Definitions of sorter

1. noun

   a clerk who sorts things (as letters at the post office)
   type of:

   clerk

   an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)
2. noun

   a machine for sorting things (such as punched cards or letters) into classes
   types:

   mailsorter

   a sorter for sorting mail according to the address

   type of:

   machine

   any mechanical or electrical device that transmits or modifies energy to perform or assist in the performance of human tasks