Non-blocking algorithm — In computer science, a non blocking algorithm ensures that threads competing for a shared resource do not have their execution indefinitely postponed by mutual exclusion. A non blocking algorithm is lock free if there is guaranteed system wide… … Wikipedia
Non-blocking synchronization — In computer science, non blocking synchronization ensures that threads competing for a shared resource do not have their execution indefinitely postponed by mutual exclusion. Literature up to the turn of the century used non blocking synonymously … Wikipedia
Non-Uniform Memory Access — (NUMA) is a computer memory design used in Multiprocessing, where the memory access time depends on the memory location relative to a processor. Under NUMA, a processor can access its own local memory faster than non local memory, that is, memory … Wikipedia
Blocking (scheduling) — In a multitasking computer system, individual tasks, or threads of execution, must share the resources of the system. These resources might be:* the CPU * network * memory * diskor any other shared resource.When one task is using a resource, it… … Wikipedia
Non-line-of-sight propagation — Non line of sight (NLOS) or near line of sight is a term used to describe radio transmission across a path that is partially obstructed, usually by a physical object in the innermost Fresnel zone. Many types of radio transmissions depend, to… … Wikipedia
non-comedogenic — non comedogenˈic adjective (of cosmetics) not blocking the pores or causing spots or blackheads • • • Main Entry: ↑non … Useful english dictionary
Blocking of YouTube — YouTube, the second most visited website (according to Alexa Internet), has been censored several times in some countries since its inception. These countries include the following: Armenia, Brazil, the People s Republic of China, Indonesia, Iran … Wikipedia
Non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug — Coated 200 mg Ibuprofen tablets, a common NSAID Nonsteroidal anti inflammatory drugs, usually abbreviated to NSAIDs or NAIDs, but also referred to as nonsteroidal anti inflammatory agents/analgesics (NSAIAs) or nonsteroidal Anti inflammatory… … Wikipedia
Blocking oscillator — A blocking oscillator is the minimal configuration of discrete electronic components which can produce a free running signal, requiring only a capacitor, transformer, and one amplifying component. The name is derived from the fact that the… … Wikipedia
Neuromuscular-blocking drug — Global view of a neuromuscular junction: 1. Axon 2. Motor end plate 3. Muscle fiber 4. Myofibril … Wikipedia