memory barrier
English
Noun
memory barrier (plural memory barriers)
- (computing, programming) An instruction that enforces an ordering constraint on memory operations issued before and after it.
- Memory barriers are necessary because most modern CPUs employ performance optimizations that can result in out-of-order execution.
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