Garbage collect

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Contents 1 English 1.1 Verb 1.1.1 Translations 1.1.2 Related terms 1.2 Dictionary notes

English

Verb

garbage collect, garbage-collect

1. (computer languages) To reclaim resources which are no longer in use; to run a garbage collector.

Translations

• Finnish: roskien keruu
• French: ramasser les miettes

Related terms

• garbage collection
• garbage collector
• GC

Dictionary notes

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• Merriam-Webster Online has no entry.
• MSN Encarta Dictionary has no entry.