memory page
In computing, a 'memory page' is essential for managing virtual memory, serving as the smallest unit of data that the operating system handles.
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Definition
C1Operating Systems
(technical, computer science)A fixed-size block of virtual memory used as the basic unit for memory management and allocation.
Example
- The operating system uses a memory page to manage and allocate virtual memory efficiently.
C1Virtual Memory
(technical, computer science)A segment of virtual memory mapped to physical memory, used for storing data or instructions.
Example
- Each memory page in the page table maps a virtual address to a physical address.
C1Memory Management
(technical, computer science)A unit of data storage, typically 4KB or 8KB, that can be swapped between physical memory and disk storage by the operating system.
Example
- When the system runs low on RAM, it swaps out less frequently used memory pages to disk.
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