smallmemoryfootprint
nounUK /smɔːl ˈmɛməri ˈfʊtprɪnt/
US /smɔːl ˈmɛməri ˈfʊtprɪnt/
It means a computer program uses only a little bit of memory.
The tiny game has a small memory footprint, so it runs on old phones.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. A measure of how little storage space a file or app takes up.
The update was praised for its small memory footprint on the device.
3. A quality of software that leaves plenty of memory free for other tasks.
Because of its small memory footprint, the app can run alongside many others.
4. A design goal for devices with limited memory, like smartwatches.
Engineers aimed for a small memory footprint to fit the watch's tiny chip.