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In computing, particularly in operating system terminology, a **run queue** (or **ready queue**) refers to a data structure used by the operating system's scheduler to keep track of processes that are in a runnable state, meaning they are ready to execute but are not currently running on a CPU. Here are some key points regarding the run queue: 1. **State of Processes**: Processes in the run queue are generally in the "ready" state.

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