memory address

[/ˈmɛməri əˈdrɛs/]
nounpl: memory addresses
endereço de memória
1. A unique identifier used by a computer to locate a specific storage location in the computer's memory (RAM)
The programmer used a pointer to access the memory address of the variable.
O programador usou um ponteiro para acessar o endereço de memória da variável.
2. A numerical value that represents the location of data stored in computer memory
Each byte in RAM has a unique memory address.
Cada byte na RAM tem um endereço de memória único.
3. The hexadecimal or binary notation used to reference storage locations in computing
The debugger displayed the memory address in hexadecimal format.
O depurador exibiu o endereço de memória em formato hexadecimal.
This is a technical term widely used in computer science education and software development in both Brazil and the USA. Understanding memory addresses is fundamental to systems programming, debugging, and low-level computer architecture. The term is identical across Portuguese-speaking countries and is essential knowledge for IT professionals.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory locationstorage addressRAM address

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
endereço de memória
Standard term used in computer science contexts
São Paulo
endereço de memória
Technical term commonly used in IT companies and universities
Portugal
endereço de memória
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; standard technical term
USA
memory address
Universal computing term in English-speaking countries

Related Words

pointerRAMbytememory managementheapstackvariable
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