segfault

/ˈsɛɡˌfɔːlt/

Definitions

1. noun

A fatal error in a computer program that causes the operating system to terminate the program’s process, often due to a bug or incorrect memory access.

“The software developer’s code caused a segfault, resulting in a crash of the entire application.”

Synonyms

  • bus error
  • memory fault

Antonyms

  • program termination without error
  • successful execution