total sort

[ˈtoʊtəl sɔːrt]
nounpl: total sorts
ordenação total
1. In computer science and mathematics, a sorting algorithm or operation that arranges all elements in a complete, fully ordered sequence from smallest to largest (or vice versa)
The database uses a total sort to organize all customer records alphabetically.
O banco de dados usa uma ordenação total para organizar todos os registros de clientes alfabeticamente.
2. A complete and comprehensive sorting or categorization of an entire set without exceptions
We performed a total sort of the inventory to account for every item.
Realizamos uma ordenação total do inventário para contabilizar cada item.
This is a specialized technical term used primarily in computer science, mathematics, and data processing fields. It is not commonly used in everyday conversation in either Brazil or the USA, but is standard terminology in academic and professional technology contexts.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
complete sortfull sortcomprehensive sorttotal ordering
Antonyms / Antônimos
partial sortincomplete sortselective sort

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ordenação total
Standard technical term used in computer science education and industry
São Paulo
ordenação total
Commonly used in tech companies and software development
Portugal
ordenação total
Same terminology used in Portuguese academic and technical contexts
USA/General
total sort
Technical term primarily used in computer science and data processing fields

Related Words

sorting algorithmorderingarrangementpartial ordercomparison sortmerge sortquick sort

Related Idioms & Phrases

sort it all out - to completely organize or understand something
get your act together - to fully arrange and organize all aspects
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