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variable used for synchronization of multiple processes

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"A semaphore restricts the number of simultaneous users of
a shared resource up to a maximum number. Threads can
request access to the resource (decrementing the
semaphore), and can signal that they have finished using
the resource (incrementing the semaphore)."

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synchronization of multiple processes

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semaphore is..

Answer / siddesh

A SEMAPHORE is a technique used for avoiding shared data
problems in case of RTOS.

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