Order (sort)

Order (sort)

An order is a way of sorting entries, also called elements, in a list. The mathematical concept of linear order is closely related.

* "Chronological order" — listing by time, earliest to latest. (first, next, then, etc.)
* "Lexicographical order" ("alphabetical order" or "dictionary order") — listing based on the first letter of the entry. Apple, Banana, etc.
* "Most important to least" — listing based on the most relevant entry to the least.

Many sorting algorithms exist, and much study has been done of their properties, including efficiency of time and storage.


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