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Term: de-allocated

Description:

The term "de-allocated" refers to the action of releasing or removing allocated resources, typically in the context of computer programming or data management. It signifies the act of freeing up previously allocated memory, resources, or assets, making them available for use by other processes or applications.

Senses and Usages:

Sense 1:

Part of Speech: Verb

Definition: To release allocated resources and make them available for other purposes.

Example Sentence: After finishing the operation, the programmer de-allocated the memory to avoid memory leaks.

Sense 2:

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Describing a resource or asset that has been freed up and is no longer allocated to a specific task or process.

Example Sentence: The de-allocated space can now be utilized for storing additional data in the database.

Possible Related Products:

• Memory Allocation
• Data Management
• Computer Programming