Information Organization

verb to arrange or classify into categories

• It is important to categorize the data based on specific criteria for analysis.
• I like to categorize my clothes by color to make getting dressed easier.
• I categorize movies as either 'must-watch' or 'skip'.
• She tends to categorize people as either friend or foe, without considering nuances.

verb to assemble or put together information or data from various sources into one cohesive unit

• The researcher needs to compile all the data before drawing any conclusions.
• Can you compile a list of all the attendees for the meeting?
• I'll compile a playlist of all the best songs for the road trip.
• She tried to compile all her memories into a coherent story.

noun the action of arranging items in a particular order or sequence

verb to arrange items in a particular order or sequence

• The sorting of the documents was done meticulously to ensure accuracy.
• I'm sorting through all my old clothes to see what I can donate.
• I'm just sorting out my room, it's a total mess.
• Sorting through my thoughts, trying to make sense of everything going on.