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List of terms relating to algorithms and data structures
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<p>The NIST <i>Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures</i> is a reference work maintained by the U.S. <a href="/facts/National_Institute_of_Standards_and_Technology/gr9Fnh85">National Institute of Standards and Technology</a>. It defines a large number of terms relating to algorithms and data structures. For algorithms and data structures not necessarily mentioned here, see <a href="/facts/List_of_algorithms/g3uenNkc">list of algorithms</a> and <a href="/facts/List_of_data_structures/25H7hEPa">list of data structures</a>. </p><p>This list of terms was originally derived from the index of that document, and is in the <a href="/facts/Public_domain/YWKMDKw4">public domain</a>, as it was compiled by a Federal Government employee as part of a Federal Government work. Some of the terms defined are: </p>