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alphabetization

/ˌælbəˌtɪzaɪˈzeɪʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does alphabetization mean?

noun

The process of arranging things in order according to the letters of the alphabet, or the state of being arranged in this way. Alphabetization is often used in libraries and databases to organize information in a logical and consistent manner.

Example

"The librarian used alphabetization to arrange the books on the shelves by author's last name."

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