userspace

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noun

The area of memory used for a user's applications, etc., as opposed to that reserved for the operating system kernel.

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Meanings

userspace1

nounuserspace (countable and uncountable, plural userspaces)

plural userspaces

  1. countableuncountablecomputingThe area of memory used for a user's applications, etc., as opposed to that reserved for the operating system kernel.

    Synonyms: userland

userspace2

nounuserspace (countable and uncountable, plural userspaces)

plural userspaces

  1. InternetcountableuncountableA namespace on a wiki used by individual users for personal details and discussions.

Synonyms & antonyms

nounThe area of memory used for a user's applications, etc., as opposed to that reserved for the operating system kernel.

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userland

Origin

userspace · noun

From user + space.

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userspace · noun

Blend of user + namespace.

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Cite this entry
APA

userspace. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 2, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/userspace

MLA

“userspace.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/userspace. Accessed November 2, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “userspace,” accessed November 2, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/userspace.

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