Alphabetical orderAlphabetical order is a system whereby character strings are placed in order based on the position of the characters in a specific ordering of an alphabet. It is one of the methods of collation. In mathematics, a lexicographical order is the generalization of the alphabetical order to other data types, such as sequences of numbers or other ordered mathematical objects.
Unicode collation algorithmThe Unicode collation algorithm (UCA) is an algorithm defined in Unicode Technical Report #10, which is a customizable method to produce binary keys from strings representing text in any writing system and language that can be represented with Unicode.
Sorting algorithmIn computer science, a sorting algorithm is an algorithm that puts elements of a list into an order. The most frequently used orders are numerical order and lexicographical order, and either ascending order or descending order. Efficient sorting is important for optimizing the efficiency of other algorithms (such as search and merge algorithms) that require input data to be in sorted lists.
Total orderIn mathematics, a total order or linear order is a partial order in which any two elements are comparable.
NumberUsed to count, measure, and labelSet inclusions between the natural numbers (ℕ), the integers (ℤ), the decimal fractions (𝔻), the rational numbers (ℚ), the real numbers (ℝ), and the complex numbers (ℂ)A number is a mathematical object used to count, measure, and label. The most basic examples are the natural numbers: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and so forth.
Library catalogA library catalog (or library catalogue in British English) is a register of all bibliographic items found in a library or group of libraries, such as a network of libraries at several locations. A catalog for a group of libraries is also called a union catalog.
Library classificationA library classification is a system used within a library to organize materials, including books, sound and video recordings, electronic materials, etc., both on shelves and in catalogs and indexes. Each item is typically assigned a call number, which identifies the location of the item within the system.
Weak orderingMathematical ranking of a setY indicates that the column's property is always true for the row's term (at the very left), while ✗ indicates that the property is not guaranteedin general (it might, or might not, hold). For example, that every equivalence relation is symmetric, but not necessarily antisymmetric,is indicated by Y in the "Symmetric" column and ✗ in the "Antisymmetric" column, respectively.
String (computer science)In computer programming, a string is traditionally a sequence of characters, either as a literal constant or as some kind of variable. The latter may allow its elements to be mutated and the length changed, or it may be fixed (after creation). A string is often implemented as an array data structure of bytes (or words) that stores a sequence of elements, typically characters, using some character encoding.
Binary searchIn computer science, binary search, also known as half-interval search, logarithmic search, or binary chop, is a search algorithm that finds the position of a target value within a sorted array. Binary search compares the target value to the middle element of the array.
ClassificationClassification is the activity of assigning objects to some pre-existing classes or categories. This is distinct from the task of establishing the classes themselves (for example through cluster analysis). Examples include diagnostic tests, identifying spam emails and deciding whether to give someone a driving license.Reference workA reference work is a document, such as a paper, book, encyclopedia or periodical (or their electronic equivalents, usually available online), to which one can refer for information. The information is intended to be found quickly when needed. Such works are usually referred to for particular pieces of information, rather than being read in its entirety.collationRelated word or term.alphabetizationRelated word or term.*As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.