sorting algorithm
ˈsɔːtɪŋ ˈælɡərɪðəm
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Definition of sorting algorithm - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

technologyTECH.process used in computer science to order elementsTECH.
  • Developers often use a sorting algorithm to manage large datasets.
  • A new sorting algorithm improved the software's performance.
  • Understanding a sorting algorithm is crucial for computer science students.
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Expressions with sorting

waste sortingn.
organizing waste into groups based on what it is made of
Waste sorting helps recycling centers process materials efficiently.
sorting centern.
facility where items are separated into groups for later delivery or processing
The package passed through a regional sorting center before reaching the local depot.
sorting officen.
place where mail is sorted for distribution
The sorting office was bustling with activity during the holiday season.
mail sortingn.
process of arranging letters and packages into groups for delivery
Night staff handle most of the mail sorting at the central depot.
sorting programn.
algorithm designed to order elements
A sorting program can use different methods like quicksort or mergesort.

Expressions with algorithm

crack the algorithmv.
understand how an algorithm works
After hours of study, she managed to crack the algorithm.
algorithm errorn.
issue caused by a flaw in algorithm logic
An algorithm error led to incorrect data sorting.
encryption algorithmn.
fixed set of steps that changes readable data into hidden data
AES is a widely used encryption algorithm for securing online transactions.
Euclidean algorithmn.
method to find greatest common divisor of integers
The Euclidean algorithm is used to find the GCD of 48 and 18.
genetic algorithmn.
heuristic inspired by biological evolution
Researchers use genetic algorithms to solve complex AI problems.
Bellman-Ford algorithmn.
algorithm finding shortest paths in weighted graphs
The Bellman-Ford algorithm efficiently handles negative weights.
hashing algorithmn.
method that turns data into short codes for fast computer lookup
The database relies on a hashing algorithm for quick record access.
learning algorithmn.
procedure that adjusts a model using data to improve task performance
We used a new learning algorithm to classify the images more accurately.
routing algorithmn.
set of rules choosing efficient paths through a network or connected system
The router uses a complex routing algorithm to direct internet traffic.
scheduling algorithmn.
set of rules a computer uses to decide task order and timing
The operating system uses a scheduling algorithm to share the processor fairly.

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Terms with sorting algorithm included in their meaning

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bubble sortn.
computer science
simple sorting algorithm that repeatedly steps through a list
heap sortn.
technology
sorting algorithm using a binary heap structure
insertion sortn.
computer science
sorting algorithm inserting items into a sorted structure
merge sortn.
computer science
sorting algorithm that divides lists, sorts them, then merges them
quicksortn.
technology
sorting algorithm using recursive partitioning
Shell sortn.
computer science
sorting algorithm comparing elements at specific intervals
tree sortn.
computer science
algorithm sorting data using a binary search tree

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  1. French:algorithme de tri, ...
  2. German:Sortieralgorithmus, ...
  3. Italian:algoritmo di ordinamento, ...
  4. Spanish:algoritmo de ordenación, ...
  5. Portuguese:algoritmo de ordenação, ...
  6. Chinese:排序算法, ...
  7. Japanese:ソートアルゴリズム, ...
  8. Arabic:خَوَارِزْمِيَّة تَرْتِيب, ...
  9. Hebrew:אַלְגוֹרִיתְם מִיּוּן, ...
  10. Russian:алгоритм сортировки, ...
  11. Ukrainian:алгоритм сортування, ...
  12. Hindi:सॉर्टिंग एल्गोरिदम, ...
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