(algorithm)
Definition: A k-way merge sort in which the number of input and output data streams is different for any particular pass. Typically P input streams are merged and distributed to T output streams on one pass followed by a merge of the T inputs and distribution to P outputs.
See also merge sort, simple merge, balanced merge sort.
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Entry modified 16 May 2005.
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Art S. Kagel, "nonbalanced merge sort", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Vreda Pieterse and Paul E. Black, eds. 16 May 2005. (accessed TODAY)
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