dereference
[/ˌdiːˈrɛf.ər.əns/]
verb
desreferenciar
1. In programming, to access the value pointed to by a pointer or reference variable
You need to dereference the pointer to access the actual data stored in memory.
Você precisa desreferenciar o ponteiro para acessar os dados reais armazenados na memória.
2. To retrieve or obtain the object or value that a reference points to
The code will dereference the variable to get its underlying value.
O código irá desreferenciar a variável para obter seu valor subjacente.
3. To remove the reference status from something
After dereferencing the object, it may be eligible for garbage collection.
Após desreferenciar o objeto, ele pode estar elegível para coleta de lixo.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science and programming contexts. It is highly specialized jargon with minimal variation between English-speaking and Portuguese-speaking countries. Brazilian developers often use 'desreferenciar' in formal documentation but may use the English term in casual conversation or code comments. The term reflects the international nature of programming language design and education.
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