non-comparison-based algorithm

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nounpl: non-comparison-based algorithms
algoritmo não baseado em comparação
1. A computational algorithm that sorts or processes data without using comparison operations (such as < or >) between elements
Counting sort is a non-comparison-based algorithm that achieves linear time complexity for sorting integers within a specific range.
Counting sort é um algoritmo não baseado em comparação que alcança complexidade de tempo linear para ordenar inteiros dentro de um intervalo específico.
2. An algorithm that determines order or relationships by methods such as hashing, counting, or radix operations rather than direct element comparison
Radix sort is another non-comparison-based algorithm commonly used for sorting large datasets of numbers.
Radix sort é outro algoritmo não baseado em comparação comumente usado para ordenar grandes conjuntos de dados numéricos.
This is specialized technical terminology used in computer science, software engineering, and mathematics education in both Brazil and Portugal. The term is used identically in both Portuguese-speaking regions and is particularly important in algorithm courses and competitive programming contexts. There is no colloquial or slang equivalent as it is domain-specific jargon.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
linear time sorting algorithmnon-comparative algorithmcomparison-free algorithmcounting-based algorithm
Antonyms / Antônimos
comparison-based algorithmcomparison sortquick sortmerge sort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
algoritmo não baseado em comparação
Standard technical term used in computer science education and industry
Portugal
algoritmo não baseado em comparação
Same standard terminology as in Brazil
Technical contexts (Brazil/Portugal)
algoritmo sem comparação
Alternative shorter form sometimes used in technical literature

Related Words

counting sortradix sortbucket sorttime complexitysorting algorithmBig O notationcomputational complexity
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