incremental sorting

[ɪnˈkrɛməntəl ˈsɔːrtɪŋ]
noun
ordenação incremental
1. A sorting technique in computer science where data is sorted in stages or phases, with each phase adding or processing additional elements to build upon previously sorted subsets
The database uses incremental sorting to handle large datasets without consuming excessive memory at once.
O banco de dados utiliza ordenação incremental para lidar com grandes conjuntos de dados sem consumir memória excessiva de uma vez.
2. A sorting algorithm or process that sorts data gradually as new elements are inserted, maintaining a partially sorted state
Incremental sorting is more efficient when dealing with streaming data that arrives continuously.
A ordenação incremental é mais eficiente ao lidar com dados de streaming que chegam continuamente.
This is a specialized technical term primarily used in computer science, software engineering, and database management fields. It is universally understood in both Brazilian and Portuguese tech communities, as well as internationally. The term reflects modern approaches to handling big data and streaming information in an era of real-time processing.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
progressive sortingstaged sortingpartial sortinginsertion-based sorting
Antonyms / Antônimos
batch sortingfull sortingcomplete sort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordenação incremental
Standard technical term used in computing education and industry
São Paulo
ordenação incremental
Common in tech hubs and software development companies
Portugal
ordenação incremental
Used in Portuguese technical documentation and education
General USA
incremental sorting
Standard terminology in computer science and software engineering

Related Words

sorting algorithminsertion sortmerge sortquicksorttime complexityspace complexity

Related Idioms & Phrases

sort in stages
staged data processing
build upon sorted data
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