non-comparison algorithm

[nɑn-kəmˈpærɪsən ˈælɡərɪðəm]
nounpl: non-comparison algorithms
algoritmo sem comparação
1. A sorting or searching algorithm that does not rely on comparing elements to determine their order or position
Counting sort is a non-comparison algorithm that runs in linear time.
Ordenação por contagem é um algoritmo sem comparação que executa em tempo linear.
2. An algorithm that organizes data by using characteristics of the elements themselves rather than direct element-to-element comparisons
Radix sort is a non-comparison algorithm commonly used for sorting integers.
Ordenação por raiz é um algoritmo sem comparação comumente usado para classificar inteiros.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science, algorithms, and software engineering education. The term is consistently translated across Portuguese-speaking regions and maintains the same meaning in both Brazilian and European Portuguese. It is commonly encountered in university computer science curricula, technical documentation, and industry discussions about algorithm optimization and efficiency.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
non-comparative algorithmcomparison-free algorithmdirect access algorithm
Antonyms / Antônimos
comparison-based algorithmcomparison algorithmcomparison sort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
algoritmo sem comparação
Standard technical term used in computer science education and industry
São Paulo
algoritmo sem comparação
Preferred in major tech hubs and universities
Portugal
algoritmo sem comparação
Same terminology used in European Portuguese technical contexts
USA
non-comparison algorithm
Standard technical English term in computer science

Related Words

counting sortradix sortbucket sorttime complexitysorting algorithmlinear time
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