lightmemoryfootprint

noun

UK /ˌlaɪtˈmeməriˌfʊtprɪnt/

US /ˌlaɪtˈmeməriˌfʊtprɪnt/

A light memory footprint means a computer program uses only a little bit of memory.

The new game has a light memory footprint, so it runs smoothly on older phones.

SYNONYMS

low memory usage small memory footprint memory efficiency low resource consumption

RELATED WORDS

RAM memory usage optimization resource footprint performance

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The small amount of computer memory a program or app needs to work.

Developers praised the app for its light memory footprint.

3. A measure of how little memory a device or system uses while running.

The update gave the tablet a light memory footprint and longer battery life.

4. A design goal of using as little memory as possible in software.

Light memory footprint was a key goal when they built the tool.