"vector clock" meaning in All languages combined

See vector clock on Wiktionary

Noun [English]

Forms: vector clocks [plural]
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  1. (computing) An array of logical clocks used to determine the partial order of events in a distributed system and detect causality violations. Categories (topical): Computing

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