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Guide 176 / 200 4 swaps Formal register

Professional words for “sort”

Four verbs for arranging things.

i · When it mattersTwo lines, no filler

"Sort" is fine for lists. "Arrange" is for physical layout; "categorise" puts items in named groups; "classify" is formal; "order" sets sequence.

ii · The swaps4 ways
  1. 01
    Arrange neutral

    physical or visual layout

    Arrange the agenda in priority order.

  2. 02
    Categorise neutral

    put into named groups

    Categorise the feedback by theme.

  3. 03
    Classify formal

    formal grouping by rule

    Classify each record under one of four tiers.

  4. 04
    Order neutral

    set a sequence

    Order the tasks by dependency.

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