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Meaning of kernel panic | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

On Unix-derived operating systems, an action taken by the operating system when it cannot recover from a fatal error. The system halts, displays an error, and dumps kernel memory to disk.

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Examples

“If the timer doesn't get updated, watchdog will notice and force a kernel panic.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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