memory management
[ˈmɛməri ˈmænɪdʒmənt]
noun
gerenciamento de memória
1. The process of controlling and coordinating computer memory, including allocation, utilization, and deallocation of memory resources during program execution
Proper memory management is crucial for preventing memory leaks in long-running applications.
O gerenciamento adequado de memória é crucial para evitar vazamentos de memória em aplicações de longa duração.
2. In computing, the practice of optimizing memory usage to improve system performance and stability
The programmer implemented efficient memory management techniques to reduce the application's footprint.
O programador implementou técnicas eficientes de gerenciamento de memória para reduzir o tamanho da aplicação.
3. The system or mechanism by which an operating system allocates and deallocates memory to running processes
Modern operating systems use sophisticated memory management to handle multiple concurrent programs.
Os sistemas operacionais modernos usam gerenciamento de memória sofisticado para lidar com múltiplos programas simultâneos.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development, computer science education, and IT professionals worldwide. The term is nearly identical across English-speaking regions and Portuguese-speaking countries, as it is domain-specific jargon. In Brazil, 'gerenciamento de memória' is the standard term, while in Portugal, 'gestão de memória' is preferred, reflecting broader differences in vocabulary between Brazilian Portuguese (gerenciamento) and European Portuguese (gestão).
Look up more words on Fala2Me
The free English-Portuguese dictionary with real Brazilian accents, NYC slang, conjugator and more
Open Fala2Me →