mergesort

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noun

A divide and conquer sorting algorithm that operates by dividing the items to be sorted into many small lists and gradually merging them together.

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Meanings

nounmergesort (plural mergesorts)

plural mergesorts · alternative merge-sort

  1. computerA divide and conquer sorting algorithm that operates by dividing the items to be sorted into many small lists and gradually merging them together.
verbmergesort (third-person singular simple present mergesorts, present participle mergesorting, simple past and past participle mergesorted)

present singular third person mergesorts · participle present mergesorting · participle past mergesorted · past mergesorted · alternative merge-sort

  1. transitivecomputerTo sort with such an algorithm.

Synonyms & antonyms

Also see
merge sort

Origin

From merge + sort.

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Translations

Finnish lomituslajittelu, lomitusjärjestäminen
  • lomituslajittelusorting algorithm
  • lomitusjärjestäminensorting algorithm
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APA

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MLA

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

Chicago

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

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