Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
permutate
verb
/ˈpɜːr.mjʊˌteɪt/
Definition
To change the order or arrangement of elements in a set or sequence.
Examples
- When you permutate the digits of the number 123, you can create 123, 132, 213, 231, 312, and 321.
- The algorithm efficiently permutates the characters in the string to find all possible combinations.
Meaning
Permutate refers to the act of rearranging or changing the order of a set of items or elements, often used in mathematics and statistics when dealing with combinations or permutations.
Synonyms
- rearrange
- shuffle
- reorganize
