mutex
Definitions
An object in a program that serves as a lock, used to negotiate mutual exclusion among threads.
Equivalents
Examples
“The ability to set⟳ a maximum waiting time provides another reason⟳ why in some circumstances, you might prefer⟳ to use⟳ a mutex rather than a lock⟳ statement.”
CEFR level
B1
Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B1 vocabulary — intermediate level.
See also
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