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deallocation

Pronunciation: [ˌdiːæləˈkeɪʃən]

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Learn how to use deallocation in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “computing”

(noun) the process of freeing up memory or resources that were previously used. When a computer program no longer needs certain memory, that memory is deallocated so it can be used for something else.

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The program successfully completed the deallocation of memory after finishing its tasks.

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Without proper deallocation, the program kept using more and more memory and eventually slowed down.

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What happens to memory during the deallocation process?

Context: “finance”

(noun) the act of removing or canceling a financial commitment or resource allocation. This means taking back money or resources that were planned to be used in a specific place.

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The company announced the deallocation of funds for the new project due to budget changes.

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The deallocation of funds caused issues for many projects that relied on that money.

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Why did the school decide on the deallocation of resources for the sports program?

How to pronounce deallocation

Pronunciation: [ˌdiːæləˈkeɪʃən]

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