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<p>In <a href="page.php?w=computer_science">computer science</a>, <b>synchronization</b> is the task of coordinating multiple <a href="page.php?w=Process_%28computer_science%29">processes</a> to join up or <a href="page.php?w=Handshake_%28computing%29">handshake</a> at a certain point, in order to reach an agreement or commit to a certain sequence of action.</p>

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<p>The need for synchronization does not arise merely in multi-processor systems but for any kind of concurrent processes; even in single processor systems. Mentioned</p><p>
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