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Patch

Definition

(technical) A small piece of code, software, or data that is used to fix a problem, update a system, or add new features. Often used in the context of computer programming, software development, and IT. Typically collocates with 'apply', 'install', 'update', 'release'.

Example Sentences

1The developers released a patch to fix the critical security vulnerability in the latest software update.
2Does applying a patch to the existing codebase pose any risks to the overall system stability?
3The IT department will install a patch on all company computers to protect against the latest malware threat.
4Before releasing the new patch, the quality assurance team must thoroughly test it for any potential bugs or issues.
5There is ongoing debate in the programming community about the ethics of releasing patches that intentionally disable or degrade certain features in older software versions.

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