sort systematically

[/sɔːrt sɪˈstɛmətɪkli/]
verb phrase
classificar sistematicamente
1. to arrange or organize items in a methodical and orderly way according to a predetermined system or criteria
The librarian needs to sort systematically all the new books by author and genre.
A bibliotecária precisa classificar sistematicamente todos os livros novos por autor e gênero.
2. to separate items into categories using a consistent and organized approach
The team will sort systematically the data to identify patterns and anomalies.
O time vai classificar sistematicamente os dados para identificar padrões e anomalias.
3. to process or handle items in a structured manner following established procedures
We must sort systematically the incoming mail to ensure nothing gets lost.
Devemos classificar sistematicamente o correio entrante para garantir que nada se perca.
This phrase is commonly used in Brazilian business, academic, and administrative contexts where efficiency and organization are valued. In Portugal, 'organizar' is often preferred over 'classificar' for this concept. The term reflects the importance placed on systematic approaches in both organizational management and everyday problem-solving in Portuguese-speaking cultures.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
organize methodicallyarrange in ordercategorize systematicallyclassify orderlyarrange methodically
Antonyms / Antônimos
disorganizejumblescatter randomlyarrange haphazardly

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
classificar sistematicamente
standard usage throughout Brazil
Rio de Janeiro
separar tudo direitinho
informal/colloquial variant meaning 'separate everything properly'
São Paulo
organizar sistematicamente
equally common alternative in business contexts
Portugal
organizar sistematicamente
Portuguese preference for 'organizar' over 'classificar' in some contexts

Related Words

classifyorganizearrangecategorizestructureordersystematize

Related Idioms & Phrases

put one's ducks in a row
get one's act together
keep things in order
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