 Semaphore (programming) (source code)

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= Semaphore
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= Semaphore
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A permit-based <synchronization> object. A down operation waits until it can consume a permit; an up operation supplies one. Unlike ownership-based <mutex> use, signalling can pass between different <software threads>.

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