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Muistinkulutus refers to the utilization of memory resources within a computer system. This encompasses both random-access memory (RAM) and other forms of persistent storage. When a program or operating system needs to store or retrieve data, it accesses these memory locations. The amount of muistinkulutus is determined by the demands of the running applications, the operating system's processes, and the data being actively processed. High muistinkulutus can occur when numerous applications are running concurrently, large datasets are being manipulated, or when software is inefficiently designed. Excessive muistinkulutus can lead to a slowdown in system performance as the computer may need to swap data between RAM and slower storage devices, a process known as paging or swapping. Monitoring muistinkulutus is a common practice for system administrators and users to identify performance bottlenecks and optimize resource allocation. Tools are available within operating systems to display real-time memory usage by various processes, allowing for the identification of memory-hungry applications. Efficient muistinkulutus management is crucial for maintaining a responsive and stable computing environment.