targetsize

Targetsize is a general term used in software, data processing, and engineering to denote the intended size of a target object after a transformation, allocation, or processing step. It functions as a configurable parameter that guides how a system should produce or prepare a result, whether that result is an image, a data structure, a file, or a computational representation. The exact meaning of targetsize can vary by context, but it typically refers to a spatial dimension, file size, or allocated capacity that the process aims to achieve.

In the context of image and video processing, targetsize commonly specifies the desired output dimensions or file size. For images, targetsize may be a pair (width, height) or a single value interpreted through an aspect-ratio rule. In encoding and compression, it can refer to a target file size or bitrate to meet bandwidth or storage constraints. In software and data systems, targetsize often indicates the amount of memory or the capacity to preallocate, helping to optimize performance by reducing dynamic growth.

Practical considerations for using targetsize include validating units and bounds, preserving aspect ratio when only one dimension is provided, and ensuring compatibility with downstream consumers of the result. Different codebases may adopt different naming conventions for the same concept (targetSize, target_size, targetsize), but the underlying idea remains the specification of an intended size.

See also: output size, resolution, dimensions, aspect ratio, preallocation, capacity planning.