buddy memory allocation

noun

A form of memory allocation that divides memory into partitions to try to satisfy a memory request as suitably as possible.

Meanings

nounbuddy memory allocation (uncountable)
  1. uncountablecomputerA form of memory allocation that divides memory into partitions to try to satisfy a memory request as suitably as possible.
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