"userspace" meaning in English

See userspace in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: userspaces [plural]
Etymology: From user + space. Etymology templates: {{compound|en|user|space}} user + space Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} userspace (countable and uncountable, plural userspaces)
  1. (computing) The area of memory used for a user's applications, etc., as opposed to that reserved for the operating system kernel. Tags: countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Computing Synonyms: userland
    Sense id: en-userspace-en-noun-Ak6MlhQ0 Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 58 42 Disambiguation of Pages with 1 entry: 58 42 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 63 37 Topics: computing, engineering, mathematics, natural-sciences, physical-sciences, sciences
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 1

Noun

Forms: userspaces [plural]
Etymology: Blend of user + namespace. Etymology templates: {{blend|en|user|namespace}} Blend of user + namespace Head templates: {{en-noun|~}} userspace (countable and uncountable, plural userspaces)
  1. (Internet) A namespace on a wiki used by individual users for personal details and discussions. Tags: Internet, countable, uncountable Categories (topical): Internet, Wiki Related terms: mainspace
    Sense id: en-userspace-en-noun-5WSpWQk7 Disambiguation of Wiki: 36 64 Categories (other): English blends Disambiguation of English blends: 34 66
The following are not (yet) sense-disambiguated
Etymology number: 2

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