lowmemoryconsumption

noun

UK /ləʊ ˈmɛməri kənˈsʌmpʃən/

US /loʊ ˈmɛməri kənˈsʌmpʃən/

It means using only a little bit of a computer's memory.

The new game is popular because of its lowmemoryconsumption on older phones.

SYNONYMS

memory efficiency light memory use small memory footprint low resource usage

RELATED WORDS

memory efficiency performance optimization footprint

OTHER MEANINGS

2. A design choice that keeps a program from using too much RAM.

Lowmemoryconsumption helps the app run smoothly on cheap devices.

3. A feature that lets many programs run at once without slowing down.

Thanks to lowmemoryconsumption, the browser stays fast with many tabs open.

4. A quality of software that saves battery and keeps devices cool.

Reviewers praised the phone's lowmemoryconsumption during long video calls.