memory buffer
[/ˈmɛməri ˈbʌfər/]
nounpl: memory buffers
buffer de memória
1. A region of physical memory storage used as an intermediate holding area between a source and destination, temporarily storing data to compensate for differences in processing speed or timing
The printer uses a memory buffer to store incoming data while it processes the previous print job.
A impressora usa um buffer de memória para armazenar dados recebidos enquanto processa o trabalho de impressão anterior.
2. In computing, a temporary storage location that holds data during input/output operations to improve system performance
Modern graphics cards have dedicated memory buffers to cache frequently accessed data.
Placas gráficas modernas possuem buffers de memória dedicados para armazenar em cache dados frequentemente acessados.
3. A protective space in memory that prevents data overflow and protects system integrity
The application allocates a memory buffer to prevent buffer overflow attacks.
A aplicação aloca um buffer de memória para prevenir ataques de estouro de buffer.
This is primarily technical terminology used in computer science and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. The English term 'buffer' is widely adopted in Brazilian Portuguese technical documentation and is preferred over the literal translation 'memória tampão' in modern contexts. The term is universal across both countries in professional and academic settings.
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