restricted memory
[/rɪˈstrɪktɪd ˈmɛməri/]
nounpl: restricted memories
memória restrita
1. A computer or system resource that has limited access, capacity, or usage permissions, often used in computing contexts to describe memory that is allocated with specific constraints or protections
The application runs on a device with restricted memory, limiting the number of simultaneous processes.
O aplicativo funciona em um dispositivo com memória restrita, limitando o número de processos simultâneos.
2. In psychology and neuroscience, the inability to recall certain memories due to psychological trauma, repression, or neurological limitations
Patients with restricted memory of the traumatic event may benefit from therapeutic intervention.
Pacientes com memória restrita do evento traumático podem se beneficiar de intervenção terapêutica.
3. A security measure in computing systems that prevents unauthorized access to or modification of memory segments
The system implements restricted memory zones to protect sensitive data.
O sistema implementa zonas de memória restrita para proteger dados sensíveis.
The term 'restricted memory' is primarily used in technical contexts within both Brazilian and American English-speaking communities. In Brazil, it is commonly encountered in IT, software development, and academic research. In psychology, the concept is relevant in discussions of trauma and cognitive limitations. The term has remained relatively consistent across regions due to its technical nature.
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