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diff --git a/c-user/glossary.rst b/c-user/glossary.rst index 67dce76..9a88b5e 100644 --- a/c-user/glossary.rst +++ b/c-user/glossary.rst @@ -177,6 +177,9 @@ Glossary The address at which a function or task begins to execute. In C, the entry point of a function is the function's name. + error code + This term has the same meaning as :term:`status code`. + events A method for task communication and synchronization. The directives provided by the event manager are used to service events. @@ -540,9 +543,6 @@ Glossary The manipulation of an object which does not reside on the same node as the calling task. - return code - Also known as error code or return value. - resource A hardware or software entity to which access must be controlled. @@ -552,8 +552,11 @@ Glossary available for scheduling. return code - A value returned by RTEMS directives to indicate the completion status of - the directive. + This term has the same meaning as :term:`status code`. + + return value + The value returned by a function. A return value may be a + :term:`status code`. RNCB An acronym for :term:`Region Control Block`. @@ -653,7 +656,10 @@ Glossary store return information and local variables. status code - Also known as error code or return value. + A status code indicates the completion status of an operation. For + example most RTEMS directives return a status code through the + :term:`return value` to indicate a successful operation or error + conditions. suspend A term used to describe a task that is not competing for the CPU because it |