Quicksort
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Quicksort is a noun meaning (computing) A sorting algorithm that operates by recursively partitioning the items to be sorted into two sets.
Meaning
(computing) A sorting algorithm that operates by recursively partitioning the items to be sorted into two sets.
More Meanings
- (transitive, computing) To sort with such an algorithm.
Example Sentences
Somewhat surprisingly, the average behaviour of quicksort is the same as the best behaviour.
1991, Maguire et al, Geographical Information Systems: Principles and Applications The first and last subsets are then recursively quicksorted.
Word Forms
- quicksorts
- quicksorting
- quicksorted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include quickselect, sort, sorter, merge sort, heapsort, bogosort.
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