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Meaning of reference counting | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The technique of storing the number of handles, pointers, or references to a resource such as a block of memory, disk space, or an object, so that the system can determine when the resource is no longer in use.

uncountable

Equivalents

Deutsch Referenzzählung

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

reference data reference electrode reference frame reference implementation reference letter reference library

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