Allocator

Pronunciation: /ˈæləˌkeɪtər/

Allocator (noun)

  1. A person or system that gives limited resources to different users or tasks.
  2. A program component that reserves and releases memory for other parts of a computer program.
  3. A tool that decides how much space or capacity each job should get in a system.

Examples

  • The allocator assigns resources to each task fairly.
  • The team uses an allocator to assign resources during busy hours.