What does "insertion sort" mean?

A sorting algorithm that performs its task by inserting new items into a pre-existing sorted data structure.

What is a synonym for "insertion sort"?

Common synonyms include: algorithm, method, procedure, stable insertion sort.

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A sorting algorithm that performs its task by inserting new items into a pre-existing sorted data structure. countable, uncountable