sorting (n.)

• analysis
• appraisal
• arrangement
• assessment
• assortment
• categorization
• classification
• codification
• computing
• culling
• division
• evaluation
• factoring
• filing
• gradation
• grading
• grouping
• identification
• indexing
• pigeonholing
• placement
• ranging
• ranking
• rating
• reporting
• scanning
• screening
• selection
• sifting
• stratification
• subdivision
• subordination
• tabulation
• taxonomy
• triage
• typology
• weighing
• winnowing