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# sort(using:)

Sorts the receiving ordered set using a given array of sort descriptors.

```
func sort(using sortDescriptors: [NSSortDescriptor])
```

## Parameters

`sortDescriptors`

An array containing the `NSSortDescriptor` objects to use to sort the receiving ordered set’s contents.

## Discussion

See [`NSSortDescriptor`](/documentation/Foundation/NSSortDescriptor) for additional information.

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