Assertion: semaphore | /r/ObjectUse | used as synch
Facets:
value: usually
type: TEMPORAL
Source sentences:
text: Semaphores are more common in multiprocess programming (i.e. it's usually used as a synch primitive between processes).
text: Semaphore and Mutex (Mutual Exclusion) are the kernel objects that are used for synchronization, resource management and protecting resources from corruption.