allocator
[/ˈæl.ə.keɪ.tər/]
nounpl: allocators
alocador
1. A person or entity responsible for distributing or assigning resources, funds, or responsibilities
The allocator decided how to distribute the budget among different departments.
O alocador decidiu como distribuir o orçamento entre os diferentes departamentos.
2. In computing, a software component that manages memory distribution and assignment in a program
The memory allocator ensures efficient use of RAM in the application.
O alocador de memória garante o uso eficiente da RAM no aplicativo.
3. A tool, algorithm, or system designed to allocate resources optimally
The resource allocator automatically adjusts workload distribution.
O alocador de recursos ajusta automaticamente a distribuição de carga de trabalho.
The term 'allocator' is primarily used in technical, business, and administrative contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In computing, it's a fundamental concept in programming and software engineering. In business, allocators are decision-makers responsible for fair and efficient distribution of limited resources.
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