(algorithm)
Definition: To combine multiple sorted data streams into a single sorted stream using external storage.
See also merge, external sort.
Author: ASK
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Cite this as:
Art S. Kagel, "external merge", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Vreda Pieterse and Paul E. Black, eds. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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