allocator

/əˈleɪtər/

Definitions

1. noun

A person or thing that allocates resources or assets.

“The memory allocator managed the system’s RAM efficiently.”

2. verb

To allocate or distribute resources or assets.

“The company will allocate funds to the new project.”

3. noun

A program or function that manages memory or resources.

“The allocator ensured the program ran smoothly.”

Synonyms

  • administrator
  • allocator
  • distributor

Antonyms

  • deallocator
  • deregulator