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deallocation

Pronunciation: [ˌdiːæləˈkeɪʃən]

Word

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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.

Example

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

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