Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
allocator
noun
/ˈæl.ə.keɪ.tər/
Definition
A person or thing that allocates, assigns, or distributes resources or responsibilities.
Examples
- The memory allocator ensures that each process gets the memory it needs to function efficiently.
- As an allocator of resources, the manager decided how to distribute the budget among various departments.
- In programming, a good allocator can significantly improve performance by optimizing memory usage.
Meaning
In computing, an allocator is a component of a program that manages memory allocation, assigning portions of memory to different processes or tasks.
Synonyms
- distributor
- apportioner
- assigner
- divider
