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stacking

 

[ หˆstรฆkษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

data structure

Stacking is a data structure that follows the Last In First Out (LIFO) principle, where the last element added to the stack is the first one to be removed. It is commonly used in programming for function calls, expression evaluation, and undo mechanisms.

Synonyms

heap, pile, stack

Examples of usage

  • The stacking of function calls allows for recursive operations in programming.
  • In undo mechanisms, the stacking of actions enables users to revert to previous states.
Context #2 | Noun

arrangement

Stacking refers to the act of arranging objects or items in a neat and orderly pile, typically one on top of the other. It is often used in organizing inventory, books, or dishes.

Synonyms

arranging, organizing, piling

Examples of usage

  • The stacking of books on the shelf maximizes space and makes it easier to find a specific book.
  • In the kitchen, stacking plates helps save space in the cupboards.
Context #3 | Verb

building

Stacking as a verb means to pile or arrange things in a neat and stable way, often building upwards. It can refer to stacking blocks, stacking firewood, or stacking boxes.

Synonyms

arranging, building, piling

Examples of usage

  • She was stacking bricks to construct a wall.
  • The lumberjack was stacking firewood for the winter.

Translations

Translations of the word "stacking" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น empilhamento

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคขเฅ‡เคฐ เคฒเค—เคพเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Stapeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ penumpukan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัƒะบะปะฐะดะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ukล‚adanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ฉใฟ้‡ใญ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท empilage

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ apilamiento

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท istifleme

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์Œ“๊ธฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชูƒุฏูŠุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sklรกdรกnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ stohovanie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅ †็งฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ zlaganje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ stafla

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะธะฝะฐะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒกแƒแƒฌแƒงแƒแƒ‘แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yฤฑฤŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ apilamiento

Etymology

The term 'stacking' originates from the verb 'stack,' which has roots in Old Norse and Middle Low German. The concept of stacking as a data structure in computer science dates back to the 1940s with the development of stack memory. Over time, the term has evolved to encompass various meanings related to arrangement and organization.

See also: stack, stacked.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,823, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.