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Meaning of Shellsort | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A sorting algorithm that starts by sorting pairs of elements that are far apart from each other, then progressively reduces the gap between elements to be compared.

uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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shellsuit shelltoes shellwork shellworker shellworking Shelly

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