Meaning of the word "garbage collector" in English
What does "garbage collector" mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
garbage collector
US /ˈɡɑːr.bɪdʒ kəˌlek.tər/
UK /ˈɡɑː.bɪdʒ kəˌlek.tər/
Noun
1.
a person whose job is to collect garbage from outside houses and other buildings
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The garbage collector comes every Tuesday morning.
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He waved at the garbage collector as the truck drove by.
2.
a program that automatically reclaims memory that is no longer in use
Example:
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Java uses automatic garbage collection to manage memory.
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Efficient garbage collectors are crucial for high-performance applications.
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