userspace

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English

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Etymology 1

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From user +‎ space.

Noun

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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.
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Etymology 2

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Blend of user +‎ namespace.

Noun

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userspace (countable and uncountable, plural userspaces)

  1. (Internet) A namespace on a wiki used by individual users for personal details and discussions.
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