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Definition: Joining several data structures with particular properties into one large data structure having those properties. For instance, some priority queue implementations support the operation of joining two priority queues into a larger one.
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Entry modified 20 December 2004.
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Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "meld", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 20 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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