Deallocate
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /diːˈæləkeɪt/ · Part of speech verb
Quick meaning: Deallocate is a verb meaning (transitive) To remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose.
Meaning
(transitive) To remove from the set of resources put aside for (allocated to) a particular user or purpose.
More Meanings
- (transitive, computing) To return previously allocated memory.
Example Sentences
Empty out your locker; it will be deallocated at the end of the day.
Computer programs should deallocate memory they no longer need, releasing it back to the system.
Similarly, the program deallocates storage for automatic objects when the procedure returns to its caller.
Word Forms
- deallocates
- deallocating
- deallocated
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include disappropriate, deprovision, remove, deinitialize, dispose, deshelve.
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