heapsort

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noun

A sorting algorithm based on the heap data structure.

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Meanings

nounheapsort (plural heapsorts)

plural heapsorts

  1. computerA sorting algorithm based on the heap data structure.
verbheapsort (third-person singular simple present heapsorts, present participle heapsorting, simple past and past participle heapsorted)

present singular third person heapsorts · participle present heapsorting · participle past heapsorted · past heapsorted

  1. transitivecomputerTo sort with such an algorithm.

Origin

From heap + sort.

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Translations

Finnish kekolajittelu, kekojärjestäminen
  • kekolajittelusorting algorithm
  • kekojärjestäminensorting algorithm
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APA

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MLA

“heapsort.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heapsort. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “heapsort,” accessed November 3, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/heapsort.

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