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Patching

nouncandidate·updated May 9, 2026

Software code that replaces or updates other code. Frequently patches are used to correct security flaws.

Classifications

Entity Type

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Sensitivity

unclassified

Information Class

unclassified

Variants

plural
Patchings
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Patching's
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Patchings'