allocator en · NOUN
Pronunciation
- /ˈɛl.ə.kæɪ.tə/ (New-Zealand)
- /ˈæl.ə.kæɪ.tə/ (Australia)
- /ˈæl.ə.keɪ.tə/ (Received-Pronunciation)
- [ˈæl.əˌkeɪ.ɾɚ] (Canada, General-American)
- /ˈæl.əˌkeɪ.tɚ/ (Canada, General-American)
Etymology
Etymology tree English allocate Proto-Indo-European *-tōr Proto-Italic *-tōr Latin -tor Latin -ātor Old French -eorbor. Middle English -our ▲ Latin -torlbor. English -or English allocator From allocate + -or.
Meanings
- One who, or that which, allocates.
- A utility that allocates and deallocates a dynamic resource (usually memory).
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| allocators | Number=Plur | lexicographic |
Deriveds
Translations (4)
pt alocador (one who, or that which, allocates) · cs alokátor (one who, or that which, allocates) · eo memorgenerilo (in computing) · fr allocateur (one who, or that which, allocates)