poor memory management

[/pʊr ˈmɛməri ˈmænɪdʒmənt/]
noun phrase
gerenciamento inadequado de memória
1. In computing, the failure to efficiently allocate, use, and deallocate memory resources, leading to memory leaks, crashes, or performance degradation
Poor memory management in the application caused it to consume all available RAM and crash.
O gerenciamento inadequado de memória na aplicação fez com que consumisse toda a RAM disponível e travasse.
2. In general context, the inability to effectively retain, organize, and recall information
His poor memory management skills made it difficult for him to study effectively.
Suas habilidades inadequadas de gerenciamento de memória tornaram difícil estudar com eficácia.
This term is predominantly used in technical and programming contexts in both Brazilian and American English. In Brazil, 'gerenciamento de memória' is standard technical terminology taught in computer science courses. The phrase reflects the importance of efficient coding practices in modern software development, a concern that transcends cultural boundaries but is particularly emphasized in tech hubs like São Paulo and in international programming communities.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
inefficient memory allocationmemory leakinadequate memory handlingpoor memory usagefaulty memory management
Antonyms / Antônimos
efficient memory managementoptimal memory allocationproper memory handlingeffective memory optimization

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
gerenciamento inadequado de memória
Most common technical term used in Brazil
Portugal
gestão deficiente de memória
Uses 'gestão' instead of 'gerenciamento', more European Portuguese
Technical communities (Brazil)
má gestão de memória
Colloquial shorthand in programming communities

Related Words

memory leakgarbage collectionmemory allocationbuffer overflowmemory optimizationheap managementstack overflow

Related Idioms & Phrases

to have a memory like a sieve
to lose track of something
memory gone haywire
leaking resources
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