memory fragmentation issue
[/ˈmɛməri frægmənˈteɪʃən ˈɪʃuː/]
nounpl: memory fragmentation issues
problema de fragmentação de memória
1. A computer performance problem that occurs when available memory is split into small, non-contiguous blocks, making it difficult to allocate large continuous memory spaces
The application crashed due to a memory fragmentation issue that prevented allocation of sufficient contiguous RAM.
A aplicação travou devido a um problema de fragmentação de memória que impediu a alocação de RAM contígua suficiente.
2. A condition where the free memory in a system is scattered across multiple locations, reducing overall system performance and efficiency
After running the program for several hours, a memory fragmentation issue became apparent as the system slowed down considerably.
Após executar o programa por várias horas, um problema de fragmentação de memória se tornou aparente enquanto o sistema desacelerava significativamente.
This is highly technical jargon used primarily in software development, system administration, and IT sectors in both Brazil and the USA. It reflects the globalized nature of computing terminology, where the English term is often used directly even in Portuguese-speaking environments, though the full Portuguese translation is also widely understood and used in formal documentation.
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