# mergesort

> English word · Noun

## Definitions
1. A divide and conquer sorting algorithm that operates by dividing the items to be sorted into many small lists and gradually merging them together.

## Etymology
From merge + sort.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
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