garbage collector

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Noun garbage collector has 1 sense

garbage man, garbage collector, refuse collector, dustman - someone employed to collect and dispose of refuse
--₁ is a kind of employee

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Term: Garbage Collector

Definition:

A garbage collector is a program that automatically manages the allocation and deallocation of computer memory. It identifies and collects unused memory, freeing up resources and preventing memory leaks.

Sense 1:

Noun: A person employed to collect and dispose of waste or garbage.

Sample Sentence:

The garbage collector came early today to empty the trash bins.

Sense 2:

Noun: A specialized vehicle or machine used to collect and transport garbage.

Sample Sentence:

The garbage collector drove through the neighborhood, stopping at every house to pick up the trash.

Sense 3:

Noun: In computer programming, a system component responsible for automatic memory management.

Sample Sentence:

Java uses a garbage collector to deallocate memory occupied by unused objects.