partition algorithm
[pɑːrˈtɪʃən ˈælɡərɪðəm]
nounpl: partition algorithms
🇧🇷 algoritmo de partição
1. A computational procedure that divides a dataset, array, or problem space into smaller, non-overlapping subsets based on specific criteria
The quicksort algorithm uses a partition algorithm to divide the array into elements smaller and larger than a pivot value.
O algoritmo quicksort usa um algoritmo de partição para dividir o array em elementos menores e maiores que um valor pivô.
2. In distributed computing, a method for dividing data across multiple nodes or processors to optimize processing
The partition algorithm distributed the database records across five server nodes for parallel processing.
O algoritmo de partição distribuiu os registros do banco de dados entre cinco nós de servidor para processamento paralelo.
3. In set theory and mathematics, a procedure for separating elements into mutually exclusive groups
A partition algorithm can separate integers into even and odd numbers.
Um algoritmo de partição pode separar números inteiros em números pares e ímpares.
💡 This is a specialized technical term used in computer science and software engineering fields across both Brazil and the USA. The term 'algoritmo de partição' is the standard translation in Portuguese-speaking tech communities. In Brazil, both the Portuguese translation and the English term are commonly used interchangeably in technical documentation, university curricula, and professional environments, particularly in larger tech companies and research institutions where English technical terminology is prevalent.
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