Garbage-collection Definition

noun

A service, generally run by local government, for transporting household garbage to the appropriate facility.

Wiktionary
(programming) A mechanism which ensures that resources no longer in use are made available for reuse, automatic garbage collection.
Automatic garbage collection isn't foolproof, but it eliminates large classes of memory errors.
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Synonyms:
  • trash pickup
  • trash collection
  • garbage pickup

Other Word Forms of Garbage-collection

Noun

Singular:
garbage-collection
Plural:
garbage-collections

Garbage-collection Sentence Examples

  • Abstract We show how abstract requirements of garbage collection can be captured using temporal logic.

  • Some ID systems employ ` ` garbage collection ' ' to automatically reclaim memory that is not being actively used.

  • Acquaint yourself with parking laws or regulations in your neighborhood as well as when street cleaning or garbage collection days occur to avoid any legal hassles.

  • Biodegradable plastic must be exposed to the elements to break down properly, so make sure your town or garbage collection agency doesn't lock the garbage away in air-tight bins.

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