segmentation fault

noun

A software error that occurs when a program attempts to access a memory location that it is not permitted to access.

Similar
access violationsegfault
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Meanings

nounsegmentation fault (plural segmentation faults)

plural segmentation faults

  1. computingA software error that occurs when a program attempts to access a memory location that it is not permitted to access.

    Synonyms: access violation, segfault

Synonyms & antonyms

nounA software error that occurs when a program attempts to access a memory location that it is not permitted to access.

Similar
access violationsegfault

Translations

Finnish muistialueen ylitys, segmentointivirhe
  • muistialueen ylityssoftware error — see also access violation
  • segmentointivirhesoftware error — see also access violation
Swedish segmenteringsfel
  • segmenteringsfelsoftware error — see also access violation
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APA

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

MLA

“segmentation fault.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/segmentation%20fault. Accessed November 3, 2026.

Chicago

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