Syscall
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Syscall is a noun meaning (computing) A software request for a service from the operating system kernel.
Meaning
(computing) A software request for a service from the operating system kernel.
Example Sentences
At an assembly code level, when a process wants to make a syscall, it will load the syscall number into the EAX register[…]
In addition, the relatively slow scalar CPU of the SX-9 and high cost of context switches (interrupts, syscalls) due to the huge context that needs to be stored away (like vector registers) contribute their part to the very poor UDP performance.
Word Forms
- syscalls
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include service, signal, server, serial, stub, scheduler.
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