bulk sorting

[/bʌlk ˈsɔːrtɪŋ/]
nounpl: bulk sortings
classificação em massa
1. The process of separating, organizing, or categorizing large quantities of items into different groups or categories based on specific criteria
The postal service uses bulk sorting to organize mail before delivery.
O serviço postal utiliza classificação em massa para organizar correspondências antes da entrega.
2. In logistics and waste management, the mechanical or manual separation of large volumes of mixed materials according to type, size, or quality
Bulk sorting facilities process recyclable materials from thousands of households.
Instalações de classificação em massa processam materiais recicláveis de milhares de residências.
3. A commercial or industrial operation that handles the rapid organization and distribution of high volumes of products
The warehouse implemented an automated bulk sorting system to increase efficiency.
O armazém implementou um sistema automatizado de classificação em massa para aumentar a eficiência.
The term is primarily used in commercial, industrial, and governmental contexts in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's particularly relevant in growing logistics sectors and recycling initiatives. The concept reflects modern supply chain management practices and environmental concerns about waste management and recycling efficiency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
mass sortingbatch sortingvolume sortinglarge-scale sortingbatch processing
Antonyms / Antônimos
individual sortingselective sortingmanual single sorting

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classificação em massa
Standard term used in logistics, postal services, and waste management contexts
São Paulo
triagem em volume
Alternative term commonly used in industrial and logistics sectors
Rio de Janeiro
classificação em massa
Follows general Brazilian usage
Portugal
classificação em massa / triagem em volume
Portuguese Portuguese uses similar terminology, though 'triagem' is more common in waste management contexts

Related Words

sorting facilitylogisticswaste managementmaterial handlingdistribution centerautomated sortingconveyor systemcategorization

Related Idioms & Phrases

sort out the bulk
bulk and sort
in bulk
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