library sort en · NOUN
Etymology
By analogy with a librarian who leaves gaps between books so that inserting a new book does not require moving so many of the existing books.
Meanings
- A form of insertion sort that leaves gaps between elements to accelerate subsequent insertions.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| library sorts | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Translations (1)
ar فَرْز مَكْتَبِيّ (Translations)