compile-time size

[kəmˈpaɪl taɪm saɪz]
nounpl: compile-time sizes
tamanho em tempo de compilação
1. The size of a data structure or array that is determined and fixed during the compilation phase of a program, before runtime execution
In C++, arrays with compile-time size must have their dimensions specified as constant expressions
Em C++, arrays com tamanho em tempo de compilação devem ter suas dimensões especificadas como expressões constantes
2. A characteristic of statically-sized containers where the memory allocation and bounds are known at compile time rather than at runtime
Using compile-time size for arrays improves performance because the compiler can optimize memory allocation
Usar tamanho em tempo de compilação para arrays melhora o desempenho porque o compilador pode otimizar a alocação de memória
This is a technical term primarily used in programming and software development contexts. It is part of the specialized vocabulary of computer science and is used consistently across both Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese technical communities. The term reflects the distinction between compile-time decisions and runtime decisions in programming language design.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
static sizefixed sizeconstant sizecompile-time constant size
Antonyms / Antônimos
runtime sizedynamic sizevariable size

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
tamanho em tempo de compilação
Standard technical term used in software development communities
São Paulo
tamanho em tempo de compilação
Commonly used in tech hubs and programming communities
Portugal
tamanho em tempo de compilação
Portuguese uses the same technical terminology

Related Words

compile-timeruntimestatic allocationdynamic allocationconstant expressionarray boundstemplate metaprogramming

Related Idioms & Phrases

known at compile time
compile-time constant
static array dimension
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →