critical section
protected section of code that cannot be executed by more than one process at a time
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critical section
Summary
critical section is a computer science term[1]. It draws 77 Wikipedia views per month (computer_science_term category, ranking #42 of 87).[2]
Key Facts
- critical section's instance of is recorded as computer science term[3].
- critical section's subclass of is recorded as synchronization primitive[4].
- critical section's Freebase ID is recorded as /m/02zf3_[5].
- critical section's facet of is recorded as concurrent computing[6].
- critical section's schematic is recorded as Kritischer Abschnitt.svg[7].
- critical section's Microsoft Academic ID is recorded as 124343487[8].
- critical section's OpenAlex ID is recorded as C124343487[9].
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Designation and Status
critical section's instance of is recorded as computer science term[3].
Why It Matters
critical section draws 77 Wikipedia views per month (computer_science_term category, ranking #42 of 87).[2] It has Wikipedia articles in 20 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] It is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.[11]