Data Structures Terminology

noun the act of putting something into something else

• The insertion of the needle was done with precision by the skilled surgeon.
• Make sure you double check the insertion of the key before turning it in the lock.
• I messed up the insertion of the USB drive and now my computer won't recognize it.
• The insertion of new ideas into the conversation sparked a lively debate among the group.

verb to connect or join together

adjective connected or joined together

• The two studies are closely linked in terms of their methodology and findings.
• I think those two movies are somehow linked, they have a similar plot.
• I heard they were linked, like, romantically or something.
• The artist's use of color and texture is linked to her emotional state at the time of creation.

noun a point at which lines or pathways intersect or branch; a central or connecting point

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• The network consists of multiple interconnected nodes.
• Make sure you click on each node to see more information.
• I can't believe that node is still causing issues.
• She is like a central node in our friend group, connecting everyone together.

noun a line or sequence of people or vehicles waiting for their turn

verb to form or wait in a line or sequence

• Customers were patiently waiting in the queue for their turn to be served.
• We better get in line in the queue before it gets too long.
• Let's hop in the line before the queue starts wrapping around the building.
• Ideas were forming in a mental queue, waiting to be processed and implemented.

noun a journey or trip, especially one that involves some sort of difficulty or challenge

verb to travel or move across or through something

• The hikers had to traverse through the dense forest to reach the summit.
• We had to traverse the crowded street to get to the concert.
• I can't believe we actually traversed all the way to the other side of town just for ice cream.
• The protagonist had to traverse through many obstacles to finally achieve success in the end.

adjective describing something that is not arranged in a particular order or sequence

• The list of items was presented in an unordered fashion, making it difficult to follow.
• I prefer to keep my notes unordered so I can easily rearrange them later.
• I just threw all my clothes in my suitcase in an unordered mess before my trip.
• Her thoughts were like an unordered jumble, making it hard for her to make a decision.

noun a mathematical concept used in computer science and data analysis to represent an ordered set of elements or values

• In database management, a tuple refers to a single row of data within a table.
• Hey, can you pass me that tuple of values for the report?
• I'll grab a tuple of snacks for the road trip.
• Each member of the team played a unique role, forming a tuple that led to success.

noun the action or process of adding or attaching something

• The adjunction of the new clause greatly improved the clarity of the legal document.
• Adding that adjunction to the recipe made it taste so much better.
• The adjunction of those two characters in the show was totally unexpected.
• The adjunction of different perspectives led to a more well-rounded decision.