Rearranging a finite sequence according to a specified order while preserving its entries and their multiplicities. A sorting algorithm performs this operation; lexicographic order supplies a common order for tuples or strings.
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Sorting is the process of arranging data or elements in a particular order, typically either in ascending or descending order. This can apply to a wide range of data types, including numbers, strings, and records in databases. Sorting is a fundamental operation in computer science and is used in various applications, from organizing data for easy retrieval to optimizing algorithms that rely on sorted data for efficiency.