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downcall.

A call from a higher-level subsystem, such as user code, to a lower-level subsystem, such as a kernel or framework.

8 characters2 syllables approx.English language

Meaning & usage

noun
  1. A call from a higher-level subsystem, such as user code, to a lower-level subsystem, such as a kernel or framework.

Where this word comes from

From down- + call.

verb
  1. To perform such a call.

Where this word comes from

From down- + call.

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