quicksort

English

/ˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt/

noun
Definitions
  • (computing) A sorting algorithm that operates by recursively partitioning the items to be sorted into two sets.

Etymology

Compound from English quick (living) + English sort.

Origin

English

sort

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