Alphabetically

Definition

When we say something is sorted alphabetically, it means arranging items (in this case strings) in an order that follows the sequence of letters in the alphabet from A to Z. It involves comparing each character in the strings, starting from the leftmost position, to determine their order.

Related terms

Lexicographic order: It refers to sorting items (strings) based on their dictionary-like ordering using alphabetical sequences.

ASCII values: ASCII values are numeric representations assigned to characters. When comparing strings alphabetically, these values are used to determine the relative positions of characters.

Sorting algorithm: A sorting algorithm is a step-by-step procedure used to arrange items (strings) into a specific order. Various algorithms exist for sorting data efficiently, including those for alphabetizing strings.