# Peterson's algorithm

> English word · Proper noun

## Definitions
1. A concurrent programming algorithm for mutual exclusion that allows two or more processes to share a single-use resource without conflict, using only shared memory for communication.

## Etymology
Formulated by Gary L. Peterson in 1981.

## Source
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