buddy system

noun — 2 senses

buddy system

noun
1

The practice of working or travelling together with at least one other person, especially when undertaking something potentially risky or hazardous.

  • Use the buddy system so that you can look after each other on the trip.
2

Computing, Computing theory, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences The use of buddy memory allocation.

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