runtime memory usage

[ˈrʌn.taɪm ˈmɛm.ər.i ˈjuː.sɪdʒ]
noun
uso de memória em tempo de execução
1. The amount of computer memory (RAM) consumed by a program or application while it is actively running or executing
The developer analyzed the runtime memory usage to identify memory leaks in the application.
O desenvolvedor analisou o uso de memória em tempo de execução para identificar vazamentos de memória na aplicação.
2. The measurement of how much RAM is allocated and used by a running process at any given moment
Monitoring runtime memory usage helps optimize application performance and prevent system crashes.
Monitorar o uso de memória em tempo de execução ajuda a otimizar o desempenho da aplicação e evitar travamentos do sistema.
This is technical terminology primarily used in software development communities in both Brazil and the USA. In Brazil, developers often mix English and Portuguese when discussing this concept, particularly in tech hubs like São Paulo. The term is essential for performance optimization discussions and is taught in computer science programs across both countries.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
memory consumptionRAM usagedynamic memory allocationheap memory usagememory footprint
Antonyms / Antônimos
memory deallocationmemory release

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
uso de memória em tempo de execução
Standard technical term used in software development documentation and courses
São Paulo
consumo de memória em runtime
Common in tech companies; often uses English 'runtime' mixed with Portuguese
Rio de Janeiro
uso de memória durante execução
More literal, descriptive translation used in some technical contexts
Portugal
utilização de memória em tempo de execução
Uses 'utilização' instead of 'uso'; formal European Portuguese variant

Related Words

memory leakgarbage collectionmemory profilingheap memorystack memorymemory optimizationperformance monitoring

Related Idioms & Phrases

memory hog - an application with high runtime memory usage
memory-heavy - descriptive of applications with significant runtime memory consumption
eating memory - colloquial phrase for consuming runtime memory
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