memory allocation
ˈmɛməri ˌæləˈkeɪʃən
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Definition of memory allocation - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
computingTECH.process where a computer reserves space in RAM for data or programsTECH.
  • Efficient memory allocation is crucial for high-performance graphics applications.
2.
technologyTECH.specific part of computer memory reserved for certain data or programsTECH.
  • The memory allocation for textures was too small and caused crashes.
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Expressions with memory allocation

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dynamic memory allocationn.
process of allocating memory during program execution
Dynamic memory allocation is essential in C programming.

Expressions with memory

dim memoryn.
vague recollection of something
I have a dim memory of visiting this place as a child.
elephant's memoryn.
very good memory like an elephant
She has an elephant's memory for birthdays.
jog memoryv.
help someone remember something forgotten
The old photo jogged my memory of our trip.
memory lanen.
nostalgic journey through past memories
We took a walk down memory lane, recalling our childhood.
erase from memoryv.
remove something from one's memory
She tried to erase the painful event from memory.
have a short memoryv.
forget things quickly or easily
He has a short memory and often forgets names.

Expressions with allocation

allocation of resourcesn.
assignment of assets to specific uses
The manager handled the allocation of resources for the new project.
space allocationn.
planned sharing of physical area between different uses or activities
The office redesign focused on better space allocation for meeting rooms.
resource allocationn.
process of deciding how limited assets are shared between different uses
Effective resource allocation is essential for completing the project on schedule.
capital allocationn.
process of deciding where to direct money for long-term projects or investments
Effective capital allocation helped the company grow without taking on excessive debt.
allocation of profitsn.
distribution of earnings among stakeholders
The allocation of profits was decided at the annual meeting.
asset allocationn.
distribution of investments among different asset categories
Asset allocation is crucial for managing investment risk.
tactical asset allocationn.
investment approach that temporarily changes portfolio mix based on market conditions
The fund relies on tactical asset allocation to adjust exposure during volatile periods.
allocation unitn.
smallest amount of disk space manageable by a file system
The allocation unit size can affect the performance of the file system.
spectrum allocationn.
division of radio frequencies for specific communication services or users
Government agencies oversee spectrum allocation for broadcasters and mobile network operators.
storage allocationn.
assignment of disk areas to data or instructions
Storage allocation is crucial for efficient data management.

Terms related to memory allocation

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Terms with memory allocation included in their meaning

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buddy systemn.
technology
method of memory allocation in computing
allocatorn.
technology
utility that manages memory allocation in computing
dynamic memoryn.
software coding
memory allocation that is managed at runtime
mallocoth.
memory allocation
allocates a block of memory in the heap
mallocoth.
technology
C library subroutine for dynamic memory allocation

Examples of memory allocation in a sentence

  • Dynamic memory allocation allows the program to handle variable-sized input.
  • Efficient memory allocation is crucial for high‑performance gaming applications.
  • The engineer optimized memory allocation to reduce loading times.

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  1. French:allocation de mémoire, allocation mémoire, ...
  2. German:Speicherzuweisung, ...
  3. Italian:allocazione della memoria, allocazione di memoria, ...
  4. Spanish:asignación de memoria, bloque de memoria asignado, ...
  5. Portuguese:alocação de memória, segmento de memória, ...
  6. Chinese:内存分配, 内存分配区域, ...
  7. Japanese:メモリ割り当て, メモリ領域, ...
  8. Arabic:تَخْصِيصُ ٱلذَّاكِرَةِ, تَخْصِيص الذَّاكِرَة, ...
  9. Hebrew:הַקְצָאַת זִכָּרוֹן, אֵיזוֹר הַקְצָאַת זִכָּרוֹן, ...
  10. Russian:выделение памяти, выделенная область памяти, ...
  11. Ukrainian:розподіл пам'яті, виділена пам'ять, ...
  12. Hindi:मेमोरी अलोकेशन, मेमोरी खंड, ...

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