dynamic memory allocation

noun

The process of allocating memory at runtime.

Opposite
static memory allocation
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Meanings

noundynamic memory allocation (countable and uncountable, plural dynamic memory allocations)

plural dynamic memory allocations

  1. countableuncountablecomputingThe process of allocating memory at runtime.

Synonyms & antonyms

Opposite
static memory allocation
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APA

dynamic memory allocation. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 3, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/dynamic%20memory%20allocation

MLA

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Chicago

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