sort algorithm
[/sɔːrt ˈælɡərɪðəm/]
nounpl: sort algorithms
algoritmo de classificação
1. A computational procedure that arranges elements in a specific order, typically in ascending or descending sequence based on defined criteria
The quicksort algorithm is one of the most efficient sort algorithms for large datasets.
O algoritmo quicksort é um dos algoritmos de classificação mais eficientes para grandes conjuntos de dados.
2. A step-by-step method used in computer science to rearrange data elements according to comparison rules
Students learn basic sort algorithms like bubble sort and insertion sort in introductory programming courses.
Os alunos aprendem algoritmos de classificação básicos como bubble sort e insertion sort em cursos introdutórios de programação.
In Brazilian tech communities, 'algoritmo de classificação' is the predominant term used in software development, while 'algoritmo de ordenação' is often preferred in academic and European Portuguese contexts. Both terms are understood and used interchangeably in professional settings, though 'classificação' emphasizes the categorical arrangement while 'ordenação' emphasizes sequential ordering.
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