"mark and sweep" meaning in All languages combined

See mark and sweep on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} mark and sweep (uncountable)
  1. (programming) A form of garbage collection in which every accessible object in memory is flagged, leaving unflagged only those that are no longer reachable and can thus be discarded. Tags: uncountable Categories (topical): Programming
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