nested sorting
[ˈnɛstɪd ˈsɔːrtɪŋ]
nounpl: nested sortings
ordenação aninhada
1. A sorting technique where data is sorted by multiple criteria in a hierarchical order, with primary sort keys taking precedence over secondary sort keys
The spreadsheet uses nested sorting to first organize by department, then by employee salary within each department.
A planilha usa ordenação aninhada para primeiro organizar por departamento, depois por salário do funcionário dentro de cada departamento.
2. In programming, the process of applying multiple sort operations sequentially or hierarchically to achieve multi-level data organization
Nested sorting in the database query prioritizes region first, then city, then customer name.
A ordenação aninhada na consulta do banco de dados prioriza região primeiro, depois cidade, depois nome do cliente.
3. A data structure or algorithm technique that sorts data containing nested or hierarchical elements
The nested sorting algorithm efficiently handles sorted lists within sorted lists.
O algoritmo de ordenação aninhada manipula eficientemente listas ordenadas dentro de listas ordenadas.
This is a technical term primarily used in computing, data analysis, and information technology fields. It is equally understood and used in both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese contexts, though the exact terminology may vary slightly. The concept is fundamental in modern database management, spreadsheet applications, and programming education, making it a standard term in global technology communication.
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