Garbage Collector

derNoun

garbage collector (computing), waste management professional

Word details

German meaning
Ein automatischer Speicherbereinigungsmechanismus in der Informatik, der nicht mehr benötigten Speicher freigibt.
English meaning
garbage collector
Synonym
Speicherbereinigung
German example
Der Garbage Collector läuft im Hintergrund und optimiert den Speicher.
English example
The garbage collector runs in the background and optimizes memory.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Garbage Collector
Plural Form
die Garbage Collectors

Example sentences with “Garbage Collector”

  1. Der Garbage Collector gibt den Speicher frei. (The garbage collector releases the memory.)

Frequently asked questions

How is 'Garbage Collector' treated in German grammar?

It is treated as a masculine noun (der Garbage Collector) in a technical context, often borrowed directly from English.