mark and sweep

Questions

What does mark and sweep mean?

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.

How to pronounce mark and sweep

1. Open the pronunciation page — Open the Speakur entry for “mark and sweep”.
2. Read the phonetic spelling — Read the IPA spelling () so you know which sounds to aim for.
3. Play the audio — Click Play to hear reference audio for “mark and sweep”.
4. Repeat and practice — Say “mark and sweep” aloud, matching stress and vowels until it feels natural.