Tcl dictionary
A Tcl value holding key-value pairs, managed with the dict command.
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Tcl substitution
The single pass in which Tcl replaces $variables, [commands] and backslash escapes before running a command.
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A time limit after which a hung tool or simulation is stopped and reported.
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A mask that removes permissions from new files and directories.
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Programs outside the kernel that request operating-system services.
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The raw value Perl stores in $? after system; the exit code is $? >> 8 and the low bits report a killing signal.
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A reviewed, narrowly matched exception that allows a known warning while any new warning still fails the check.
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The most negative slack among all timing paths; a negative value means a constraint is violated.
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The Python standard-library module that parses command-line options and generates help text.
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A Bash built-in that parses short command-line options such as -t top -s seed.
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The Python standard-library module that represents file-system paths as objects.
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The csh command that sets an environment variable, inherited by tools started from the shell; set creates a shell-only variable.
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A systemd configuration object such as a service or timer.
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