userspace

The area of memory used for a user's applications, etc., as opposed to that reserved for the operating system kernel.

Noun computing, engineering

  1. The area of memory used for a user's applications, etc., as opposed to that reserved for the operating system kernel.

Origin

From user + space.

Forms

userspaces

Synonyms

userland

Noun Internet, countable

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

Origin

Blend of user + namespace.

Forms

userspaces

Related

mainspace