marshaling

v. organize, set in order; direct; usher

Marshalling may refer to : In Computing:Marshalling (also known as serialization) is the process of transforming the memory representation of an object to a data format suitable for storage or transmission. It is typically used when data must be moved between different parts of a computer program or from one program to another. The opposite, or reverse, of Marshalling is called Unmarshalling (also known as deserialization). Marshalling is heavily used within Microsoft's Component Object Model (COM), where it is necessary for transporting data between processes and between apartments. The conversion of an unmanaged type to a CLR type, in the P/Invoke process (used in the .NET Framework) is example action that requires Marshalling to take place.Additionally, Marshalling is used extensively within scripts and applications that utilize the XPCOM technologies provided within the Mozilla Application Framework. The Mozilla Firefox Browser is a popular application built with this framework, that additionally allows scripting languages to utilize XPCOM through Cross-Platform Connect (XPConnect).
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Noun
1. a law officer having duties similar to those of a sheriff in carrying out the judgments of a court of law
(synonym) marshall
(hypernym) lawman, law officer, peace officer
(hyponym) air marshal, sky marshal
2. (in some countries) a military officer of highest rank
(synonym) marshall
(hypernym) commissioned military officer
(hyponym) field marshal
(classification) military, armed forces, armed services, military machine, war machine
Verb
1. place in proper rank; "marshal the troops"
(hypernym) put, set, place, pose, position, lay
(derivation) marshall
2. arrange in logical order; "marshal facts or arguments"
(hypernym) arrange, set up
3. make ready for action or use; "marshal resources"
(synonym) mobilize, mobilise, summon
(hypernym) gather, garner, collect, pull together
4. lead ceremoniously, as in a procession
(hypernym) usher, show

(p. pr. & vb. n.)
of Marshal
  

(n.)
The arrangement of an escutcheon to exhibit the alliances of the owner.
  

(n.)
The act of arranging in due order.
  

<spelling> Alternative US spelling of "marshalling".
(1998-03-16)