alphasort means the process of sorting in alphabetical order, especially when performed in an automated fashion.
alphasort is pronounced /ˈæl.fə.sɔːt/.
Etymology
Blend of alphabet + sort.
noun
- The process of sorting in alphabetical order, especially when performed in an automated fashion.“We solved the problem, for us, by starting every entry with an initial letter. So far, since upper or lower case can be of vital significance (e.g. MW, mW), we have had to accept the shortcoming inherent in the system, and have two alphasorts.”