Usually means: Sorting algorithm inserting elements sequentially.
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▸ noun:  (computer science) A sorting algorithm that performs its task by inserting new items into a pre-existing sorted data structure.

Similar:
library sort, sort, sorter, quicksort, bubble sort, gnome sort, merge sort, Timsort, spaghetti sort, heapsort, more...

Opposite:
selection sort, bubble sort, quicksort

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Similar:
library sort, sort, sorter, quicksort, bubble sort, gnome sort, merge sort, Timsort, spaghetti sort, heapsort, more...

Opposite:
selection sort, bubble sort, quicksort



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