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# [Wait in Operating System](https://lowlatencycode.hashnode.dev/wait-in-operating-system?utm_source=hashnode&utm_medium=feed)

Learn about the wait() system call, its functionality, examples, and macros used in Unix-like operating systems for process synchronization

Oct 6, 2025 · 2 min read · lowlatencycode.hashnode.dev  
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