sorting technique
nounUK /ˈsɔːtɪŋ tɛkˈniːk/
US /ˈsɔːrtɪŋ tɛkˈniːk/
A sorting technique is a way to put things in order.
The teacher taught us a sorting technique to arrange the blocks by color.
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2. A specific method used in computer science to arrange data in a certain order.
Bubble sort is a simple sorting technique for lists of numbers.
3. A way of organizing items into groups based on shared features.
We used a sorting technique to separate the recycling into paper and plastic.
4. A procedure for arranging objects by size, shape, or color.
The puzzle uses a sorting technique to match pieces by shape.