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quicksort.

A sorting algorithm that operates by recursively partitioning the items to be sorted into two sets.

9 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun/ˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt/General-American
  1. A sorting algorithm that operates by recursively partitioning the items to be sorted into two sets.

Where this word comes from

From Quick + sort, from its computational efficiency.

verb/ˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt/General-American
  1. To sort with such an algorithm.

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Where this word comes from

From Quick + sort, from its computational efficiency.

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