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swapping

 

[ หˆswษ‘หpษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

computer programming

Swapping is a technique used in computer programming to temporarily exchange the values of two variables. It is commonly used in sorting algorithms to rearrange elements in a specific order.

Synonyms

exchanging, interchanging

Examples of usage

  • Swapping the values of two variables in a bubble sort algorithm.
  • Swapping the positions of elements in an array during a quicksort.
Context #2 | Noun

informal

Swapping can also refer to the act of exchanging or trading items, such as books, clothes, or collectibles, with another person.

Synonyms

exchanging, trading

Examples of usage

  • Swapping books with a friend to read different genres.
  • Swapping clothes with siblings to update wardrobes.
Context #3 | Verb

informal

To swap means to exchange one thing for another, especially informally or as part of a trade.

Synonyms

exchange, trade

Examples of usage

  • Let's swap our desserts and try something new.
  • I swapped my old phone for a new model.

Translations

Translations of the word "swapping" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น troca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฆเคฒเคพ-เคฌเคฆเคฒเฅ€

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tausch

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pertukaran

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะพะฑะผั–ะฝ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zamiana

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไบคๆ› (ใ“ใ†ใ‹ใ‚“)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท รฉchange

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ intercambio

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท deฤŸiลŸim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ตํ™˜ (gyohwan)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุจุงุฏู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ vรฝmฤ›na

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ vรฝmena

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ไบคๆข (jiฤohuร n)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ izmenjava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนั‹ั€ะฑะฐััƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒชแƒ•แƒšแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ dษ™yiลŸmษ™

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ intercambio

Etymology

The term 'swapping' originated from the word 'swap,' which has been used since the 13th century. It is derived from the Old Norse word 'sveipa,' meaning 'to sweep' or 'to move quickly.' Over time, 'swap' evolved to encompass the idea of exchanging goods or services. The concept of swapping in computer programming emerged with the need to efficiently rearrange data elements to optimize algorithms.

See also: swap, swappable.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #23,897, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.