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(parallel, operating system)

mutual exclusion - (Or "mutex", plural: "mutexes") A collection of techniques for sharing resources so that different uses do not conflict and cause unwanted interactions. One of the most commonly used techniques for mutual exclusion is the semaphore.

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mutual exclusion (redirected from Mutex lock)

mutual exclusion
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