process monitor
[ˈprɑːses ˈmɑːnɪtər]
nounpl: process monitors
monitor de processos
1. A software tool or utility that tracks, observes, and displays information about running processes on a computer system, including CPU usage, memory consumption, and performance metrics
The system administrator used a process monitor to identify which application was consuming excessive memory.
O administrador de sistemas usou um monitor de processos para identificar qual aplicativo estava consumindo memória excessiva.
2. A diagnostic utility that provides real-time visibility into system resource allocation and process behavior
Process Monitor revealed that the malware was attempting to modify critical system files.
O Monitor de Processos revelou que o malware estava tentando modificar arquivos críticos do sistema.
This is predominantly a technical term used in IT and software development contexts. In Brazil, it's commonly encountered in corporate IT departments, development teams, and among system administrators. The term is standardized across Portuguese-speaking countries. In the USA and globally, 'Process Monitor' often specifically refers to the popular free tool from Microsoft Sysinternals, making it sometimes a proper noun in technical discussions.
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