In computer science, the occurs check is a part of algorithms for syntactic unification. It causes unification of a variable V and a structure S to fail...
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Unification (computer science) (section Occurs check)
check, called occurs check, slows down the algorithm, it is omitted e.g. in most Prolog systems. From a theoretical point of view, omitting the check...
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A cyclic redundancy check (CRC) is an error-detecting code commonly used in digital networks and storage devices to detect accidental changes to digital...
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A check valve, non-return valve, reflux valve, retention valve, foot valve, or one-way valve is a valve that normally allows fluid (liquid or gas) to...
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A wellness check (also known as a welfare check or a Safe and Well check) is an in-person visit from one or more law enforcement officers, especially...
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most comprehensive and demanding check for an airplane. This check occurs approximately every 6-10 years. It is a check that more or less takes the entire...
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In chess and similar games, check is a condition that occurs when a player's king is under threat of capture on the opponent's next turn. A king so threatened...
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processing instruction as normal. If page is invalid then a page-fault trap occurs. Check if the memory reference is a valid reference to a location on secondary...
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trace/identity check Global sanctions check Civil offenses check Bankruptcy check Financial regulations check Psychometric tests International background check Gamer...
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Perpetual check can also occur in other forms of chess, although the rules relating to it might be different. For example, giving perpetual check is not...
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