Descending Order
Definition
Descending order refers to arranging items or numbers from highest to lowest value.
Analogy
Imagine a line of students waiting for ice cream, with the tallest student at the front and the shortest student at the end. The line is organized in descending order of height.
Related terms
Ascending Order: Arranging items or numbers from lowest to highest value.
Sorting Algorithm: A step-by-step procedure used to arrange elements in a specific order.
Bubble Sort: A sorting algorithm that repeatedly compares adjacent elements and swaps them if they are in the wrong order.
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