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noun
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.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: uncountable
Topics: computing, computing-theory, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
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Antonyms: none provided
noun
Alternative form of Shellsort.
Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract
Usage: alt-of, alternative, countable, uncountable
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History
From Shell + sort, after Douglas Shell, who published the first version in 1959.
