memory wastage
[/ˈmɛməri ˈweɪstɪdʒ/]
nounpl: memory wastages
desperdício de memória
1. The inefficient use or loss of computer memory resources, resulting in unused or inaccessible memory that cannot be utilized by the system
The application suffered from significant memory wastage due to improper object disposal.
O aplicativo sofreu com desperdício significativo de memória devido ao descarte inadequado de objetos.
2. In computing, the allocation of more memory than actually needed for a task or data structure
Memory wastage can occur when data structures are oversized for their actual content.
O desperdício de memória pode ocorrer quando estruturas de dados são dimensionadas acima do necessário para seu conteúdo real.
3. The loss of memory capacity due to fragmentation or memory leaks in software
Regular monitoring helps identify memory wastage caused by memory leaks.
O monitoramento regular ajuda a identificar desperdício de memória causado por vazamentos de memória.
This is primarily a technical term used in software development and IT industries in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazilian tech communities, 'desperdício de memória' is commonly used alongside 'vazamento de memória' (memory leak). The term reflects growing concerns about system optimization and resource efficiency in modern computing environments, where memory management is crucial for application performance.
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