SORTING Meaning and
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Sorting is a fundamental process in which a collection of items is organized or arranged in a particular order. It involves classifying or categorizing elements based on specified criteria or characteristics. The purpose of sorting is to enable easier access to, search for, or manipulate data in a systematic manner.
Sorting is commonly used in various fields such as computer science, mathematics, and operations management. In computer science, sorting algorithms are essential for arranging data efficiently to optimize search and retrieval operations.
The process of sorting typically involves comparing elements in a given set and rearranging them according to certain rules or principles. Sorting can be done in ascending or descending order, based on numerical value, alphabetical order, or any other predefined criteria. It can be performed on various types of data structures like lists, arrays, sets, or databases.
Different sorting algorithms have been developed and implemented, each with its own advantages and disadvantages in terms of performance, time complexity, and space utilization. Commonly used sorting algorithms include insertion sort, selection sort, bubble sort, merge sort, quicksort, and heapsort.
Overall, sorting provides a systematic way to organize, categorize, and arrange items in a specific order, making data retrieval and manipulation more efficient and effective.
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Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.
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Etymology of SORTING
The word "sorting" derives from the Old French term "sorter", which meant "to arrange, classify, or choose". This Old French verb itself originated from the Vulgar Latin word "sortire", meaning "to cast lots" or "to choose by lot". The Latin root of this term is "sors", meaning "lot" or "fate". Over time, the meaning of "sorting" expanded to include the act of organizing or categorizing things into different groups or classes.
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