word
mutex
MYOO-teks
ˈmjuːtɛksListen
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Syllable breakdown
mutex
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Dictionary meaning
Short for 'mutual exclusion' — a lock that prevents multiple threads from accessing a shared resource simultaneously.
Examples
- The race condition was fixed by wrapping the shared resource in a mutex.
Common mispronunciations
MOO-teksMUH-teks
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