noun, verb ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   A sorting algorithm based on the heap data structure.

Verb

1. 1
   To sort with such an algorithm. transitive

Synonyms

All synonyms

heap sortheap sort algorithmheap-based sortorder by prioritypriority sortsorting by heap

Antonyms

All antonyms

disorderdisorganizemess upshuffle

Etymology

From heap + sort.