Deallocates

/diːˈæləkeɪts/ verb

Definition

Third-person singular present tense: releases or frees computer memory or resources.

Etymology

Present tense conjugation of deallocate with -s suffix for third-person singular.

Kelly Says

A well-written program deallocates memory as soon as it's finished using it, like a good houseguest who cleans up right after cooking rather than leaving dishes everywhere for the system to choke on.

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