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minheap

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

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  • Canada, General-American: /ˈmɪnhip/
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noun

Meaning 1

A heap data structure with a "greater than or equal to" comparison function.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

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

Examples

  • Minheaps are often used to implement priority queues.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

Blend of minimum + heap.