priority queue
[/praɪˈɒrɪti ˈkjuː/]
nounpl: priority queues
fila de prioridade
1. An abstract data structure in computer science where each element has an associated priority, and elements are served based on their priority rather than the order they were added
A priority queue ensures that high-priority tasks are processed before low-priority ones.
Uma fila de prioridade garante que tarefas de alta prioridade sejam processadas antes das de baixa prioridade.
2. A data structure that allows insertion of elements and removal of the element with the highest (or lowest) priority
The operating system uses a priority queue to manage process scheduling.
O sistema operacional usa uma fila de prioridade para gerenciar o agendamento de processos.
Priority queue is a fundamental concept in computer science curricula worldwide. In Brazil, the term 'fila de prioridade' is standard in technical and academic contexts. This data structure is essential in algorithm design, operating systems, and real-world applications like hospital triage systems and task scheduling. The concept reflects universal principles of resource management based on importance rather than arrival order.
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