Definition of "sorter" [sort•er]

• A person employed to sort. (noun)
• A machine made to sort. (noun)

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• "A change-sorter is not purposeful but it arranges coins – at the direct intent of the designer."
• "Hey, I didn't know ESAS worked like a coin sorter!"
• "Each of the many "steps" of the staircase provides another "tool" of a different size to manipulate nanoparticles in a method that is similar to how a coin sorter separates nickels, dimes and quarters."