alphabetized; alphabetizing

transitive verb

1
: to arrange alphabetically
2
: to furnish with an alphabet
alphabetizer noun

Examples of alphabetize in a Sentence

alphabetize the words on the list
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Beyond those bins sat aisle after aisle of records, alphabetized and by genre. David Browne, Rolling Stone, 20 Dec. 2024 His recommendations are alphabetized and listed below. Patrick Brzeski, The Hollywood Reporter, 30 Oct. 2024

Word History

First Known Use

1691, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Time Traveler
The first known use of alphabetize was in 1691

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“Alphabetize.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/alphabetize. Accessed 5 Jan. 2025.

Kids Definition

alphabetize

verb
alphabetized; alphabetizing
: to arrange in alphabetical order
alphabetization
ˌal-fə-ˌbet-ə-ˈzā-shən
noun
alphabetizer noun

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