sorting definition

sorting means the classification of diamonds after any necessary cleaning into categories in relation to their size, shape, colour or value and “sorted” has a corresponding meaning;
sorting means separating various components and categories of recyclables such as paper, plastic, cardboards, metal, glass, etc., from mixed waste as may be appropriate to facilitate recycling ;
sorting means sorting that may be undertaken by hand or machinery. Sorting enables materials to be processed/recycled appropriately. It may involve separation of different waste types or the separation of different metal types including:

More Definitions of sorting

sorting means separation of Stone Products from waste materials and dividing them into groups according to quality, size, or other characteristics, and then the division of such groups into appropriate lots or groups for valuing and/or sale, it being acknowledged that in the case of gem quality Stone Products, a group or lot may be a single stone;
sorting means sorting that may be undertaken by hand or machinery. Sorting enables materials to be processed and recycled appropriately. It may involve separation of different waste types or the separation of different metal types including different ferrous metals, non-ferrous metals and non-metallic materials (e.g. paper and plastic). The sorted metals are graded by visual inspection, supplemented by chemical and other laboratory tests. The physical sorting may be assisted by conveyors and electromagnets.
sorting means the sorting out of garments or parts of garments as required for various operations;
sorting means separating various components and categories of recyclables such as paper, plastic, cardboards, metal, glass, etc., from mixed waste as may be appropriate to facilitate recycling; means separating organic, inorganic, recyclable and hazardous wastes into categories to facilitate recycling;
sorting means the final separation of Stone Products and dividing them into groups according to quality, size, or other characteristics, and then the division of such groups into appropriate lots or groups for valuing and/or sale, it being acknowledged that in the case of gem quality Stone Products, a group or lot may be a single stone;
sorting means separating various components and categories of recyclables such as paper, plastic, cardboards, metal glass, etc. from mixed waste as may be appropriate to facilitate recycling;
sorting means the method used for sorting old carpet