memory reference
[/ˈmɛməri ˈrɛfərəns/]
nounpl: memory references
referência de memória
1. A pointer or address that indicates the location of data stored in computer memory
The program uses a memory reference to access the array elements efficiently.
O programa usa uma referência de memória para acessar os elementos da matriz de forma eficiente.
2. In programming, an indirect access to a variable or object through its memory address rather than its name
C++ developers frequently work with memory references and pointers.
Desenvolvedores de C++ frequentemente trabalham com referências de memória e ponteiros.
3. A recollection or act of recalling information from one's memory
The old photo was a memory reference that brought back childhood experiences.
A foto antiga era uma referência de memória que trouxe de volta experiências da infância.
This is a technical term primarily used in computer science and programming contexts. In Brazil, it is widely used in universities, technology companies, and among developers. The term is consistent between Brazilian Portuguese and European Portuguese, though some regional variations exist in how it may be abbreviated or combined with other technical terms.
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