dynamic array

[daɪˈnæmɪk əˈreɪ]
nounpl: dynamic arrays
arranjo dinâmico
1. A data structure that can grow or shrink in size during program execution, automatically managing memory allocation
The programmer used a dynamic array to store user inputs without knowing the exact number beforehand.
O programador usou um arranjo dinâmico para armazenar entradas do usuário sem saber o número exato antecipadamente.
2. In programming, an array whose size can be modified at runtime, typically implemented with pointers and memory allocation functions
C++ vectors are a type of dynamic array that automatically handles memory management.
Vetores C++ são um tipo de arranjo dinâmico que gerencia automaticamente a memória.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science and software development. It is used consistently across Brazilian and Portuguese technical literature, with 'arranjo dinâmico' being the preferred term in Brazil and 'matriz dinâmica' in Portugal. Understanding dynamic arrays is fundamental in programming education across all Portuguese-speaking regions.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
resizable arrayexpandable arraygrowable arrayvector
Antonyms / Antônimos
static arrayfixed-size arraystatic allocation

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
arranjo dinâmico
Standard technical term used in computer science education and professional contexts
Portugal
matriz dinâmica
Alternative term commonly used in Portuguese technical documentation
General International
vetor dinâmico
Less formal but widely understood alternative in Portuguese-speaking tech communities

Related Words

pointermemory allocationvectorlistlinked listdata structureheap memory
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