k^th smallest element

(classic problem)

Definition: See select k^th element.

Author: PEB

If you have suggestions, corrections, or comments, please get in touch with Paul Black.

Entry modified 14 January 2009.
HTML page formatted Mon May 11 15:07:57 2026.

Cite this as:
Paul E. Black, "k^th smallest element", in Dictionary of Algorithms and Data Structures [online], Vreda Pieterse and Paul E. Black, eds. 14 January 2009. (accessed TODAY) Available from: /HTML/kthSmallestElement.html