radix sort

noun

Any of various sorting algorithms in which items are processed according to the value of each digit or character in turn

Meanings

nounradix sort (plural radix sorts)

plural radix sorts

  1. computerAny of various sorting algorithms in which items are processed according to the value of each digit or character in turn

Translations

Finnish kantalukulajittelu, kantalukujärjestäminen
  • kantalukulajittelusorting algorithm
  • kantalukujärjestäminensorting algorithm
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