high memory consumption
[/haɪ ˈmɛməri kənˈsʌmpʃən/]
noun phrase
alto consumo de memória
1. The excessive use of a computer's RAM (Random Access Memory) by a program, process, or application, resulting in reduced system performance
The video editing software has high memory consumption and requires at least 16GB of RAM to run smoothly.
O software de edição de vídeo tem alto consumo de memória e requer pelo menos 16GB de RAM para funcionar suavemente.
2. A condition where available system memory is being used extensively, potentially causing slowdowns or crashes
We noticed high memory consumption on the server after deploying the new application.
Notamos alto consumo de memória no servidor após implantar o novo aplicativo.
This is primarily technical jargon used in IT, software development, and tech support communities in both Brazil and the United States. In Brazil, it's commonly discussed in tech forums, startups, and development teams. The term has become increasingly relevant with the rise of cloud computing and remote work, where system performance directly impacts productivity.
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