memory waste
[ˈmɛməri weɪst]
nounpl: memory wastes
desperdício de memória
1. The inefficient use or loss of computer memory resources, typically due to poorly optimized code, memory leaks, or unnecessary data storage
The application suffered from memory waste due to unclosed file handles.
O aplicativo sofreu com desperdício de memória devido a manipuladores de arquivo não fechados.
2. In a broader sense, the loss or deterioration of memories or information from human consciousness
Without proper review, there is significant memory waste of important historical events.
Sem revisão adequada, há desperdício significativo da memória de eventos históricos importantes.
In Brazil's growing tech industry, particularly in São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, memory waste is a significant concern in software development discussions. The term is used both literally (in computing) and figuratively in corporate environments when discussing inefficient processes or information loss. In the USA, this is primarily technical jargon used within IT and software development communities.
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