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Meaning of quicksort | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2
ˈkwɪkˌsɔɹt

Definitions

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

Examples

“Somewhat surprisingly, the average behaviour of quicksort is the same as the best behaviour.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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