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deque

noun · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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  • /dɛk/
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  • rhymes with -ɛk
  • homophone: deck

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noun

Meaning 1

A linear data structure in which elements may be appended to or removed from either end.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences

Examples

  • This algorithm is difficult to implement with a standard queue, but with a deque it's easy.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Shortened from double-ended queue.