suballocator

noun

suballocator

noun

Etymology From sub- + allocator or suballocate + -or.

1

Computing, Engineering, Mathematics, Natural sciences, Physical sciences, Sciences One who or that which suballocates.

  • As a result, many compilers automatically allocate blocks of memory and then parcel chunks out to programs with a suballocator when needed. That is, the compiler allocates a chunk of some 4,000 bytes and then parcels this memory out to you in bits and pieces when you need it.1995, Charles Calvert, Teach Yourself Windows 95 Programming in 21 Days, page 1170:

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