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finalizer

[ ˈfaɪnəˌlaɪzər ]

Noun

^{Context #1 | Noun}

software development

A finalizer is a special method in object-oriented programming that performs some cleanup operations before the object is destroyed.

Synonyms

cleanup method, destructor.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
finalizer	This term is often used in computer programming to describe a mechanism that ensures certain actions are performed when an object is garbage collected. It is more commonly used in languages like C# and Java. The finalizer method ensures that resources are properly released when the object is no longer needed. We need to implement a finalizer to clean up unmanaged resources.
destructor	This is a term from object-oriented programming, specifically in languages like C++ and Python, which refers to a special method that is called when an object is deleted or goes out of scope. Destructors handle resource deallocation and other cleanup tasks. In C++, the destructor of a class is called automatically when the object goes out of scope. We implemented a destructor to ensure proper cleanup of our class instances.
cleanup method	This term is used in programming to describe a general method that performs cleanup actions. It is a broader term than finalizer and can be used in various contexts, not only related to object destruction but also to cleanup tasks in general. Don't forget to call the cleanup method to release allocated resources. Running the cleanup method at the end of the process is essential for maintaining system performance.

Word

Description / Examples

finalizer

This term is often used in computer programming to describe a mechanism that ensures certain actions are performed when an object is garbage collected. It is more commonly used in languages like C# and Java.

The finalizer method ensures that resources are properly released when the object is no longer needed.
We need to implement a finalizer to clean up unmanaged resources.

destructor

This is a term from object-oriented programming, specifically in languages like C++ and Python, which refers to a special method that is called when an object is deleted or goes out of scope. Destructors handle resource deallocation and other cleanup tasks.

In C++, the destructor of a class is called automatically when the object goes out of scope.
We implemented a destructor to ensure proper cleanup of our class instances.

cleanup method

This term is used in programming to describe a general method that performs cleanup actions. It is a broader term than finalizer and can be used in various contexts, not only related to object destruction but also to cleanup tasks in general.

Don't forget to call the cleanup method to release allocated resources.
Running the cleanup method at the end of the process is essential for maintaining system performance.

Examples of usage

The finalizer is called automatically by the garbage collector.
Finalizers are often used to release resources like file handles or database connections.
It is recommended to avoid using finalizers due to performance implications.

^{Context #2 | Noun}

general

A finalizer is a person or thing that completes or puts the finishing touches on something.

Synonyms

completer, finisher.

Which Synonym Should You Choose?

Word	Description / Examples
finalizer	About someone or something that concludes a process, often in official or significant situations. The project manager acted as the finalizer for the team's proposal. In programming, a finalizer is a special method used to perform cleanup operations.
finisher	About someone who successfully brings something to completion, often in sports or competitive contexts. She was known as the best finisher in the marathon. The athlete’s performance as a finisher won him the championship.
completer	About someone or something that finishes a task or activity, often used in general contexts. He was the quickest completer of the puzzle. The software includes a task completer to help with project management.

Word

Description / Examples

finalizer

About someone or something that concludes a process, often in official or significant situations.

The project manager acted as the finalizer for the team's proposal.
In programming, a finalizer is a special method used to perform cleanup operations.

finisher

About someone who successfully brings something to completion, often in sports or competitive contexts.

She was known as the best finisher in the marathon.
The athlete’s performance as a finisher won him the championship.

completer

About someone or something that finishes a task or activity, often used in general contexts.

He was the quickest completer of the puzzle.
The software includes a task completer to help with project management.

Examples of usage

He was the finalizer of the project, making sure all details were perfect.
The finalizer of the deal was the signing of the contract.

Translations

Translations of the word "finalizer" in other languages:

🇵🇹 finalizador

🇮🇳 अंतिम रूप देने वाला

🇩🇪 Finalisierer

🇮🇩 penyelesai

🇺🇦 фіналізатор

🇵🇱 finalizator

🇯🇵 ファイナライザー

🇫🇷 finalisateur

🇪🇸 finalizador

🇹🇷 sonlandırıcı

🇰🇷 파이널라이저

🇸🇦 منهي

🇨🇿 dokončovatel

🇸🇰 dokončovateľ

🇨🇳 终结器

🇸🇮 zaključek

🇮🇸 lokari

🇰🇿 аяқтаушы

🇬🇪 დამასრულებელი

🇦🇿 tamamlayıcı

🇲🇽 finalizador

Etymology

The word 'finalizer' originated from the word 'finalize', which comes from the Latin word 'finalis', meaning 'pertaining to an end'. The term has been widely used in software development to refer to a special method for cleanup operations. In a general context, a finalizer is someone or something that brings a task or project to completion.