cycle sort

noun

A sorting algorithm based on the idea that the permutation to be sorted can be factored into cycles that can be rotated individually to give a sorted result.

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Meanings

nouncycle sort (plural cycle sorts)

plural cycle sorts

  1. computerA sorting algorithm based on the idea that the permutation to be sorted can be factored into cycles that can be rotated individually to give a sorted result.
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