(algorithm)
Definition: A permutation of elements, where no element is in its original position.
See also sort.
Author: PEB
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Entry modified 17 December 2004.
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Paul E. Black, "derangement", in
Dictionary of Algorithms and Data
Structures [online], Paul E. Black, ed.,
U.S. National Institute of
Standards and Technology. 17 December 2004. (accessed TODAY)
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