patch
nounid
3522·updated May 9, 2026verified
An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.
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Classifications
Entity Type
Artifact75%llm-generatedllm:claude-haiku-4-5
Sensitivity
unclassified
Information Class
unclassified
Variants
- synonym
- bandageeyepatchmendofficial fixpieceplotplot of groundplot of landspellspottemporary hookupwhile
- alternatephrasing
- Patch
- plural
- patches
- possessive
- patch's
- pluralpossessive
- patches'
Framework definitions
- §1
- A patch is a small update released by a software manufacturer to fix bugs in existing programs.
- §1
- Fixes to software programming errors and vulnerabilities
- §1
- A file containing software or operating system code that is intended to correct a vulnerability, a defect, or to improve the functioning of code.
- §1
- A file containing software or operating system code that is intended to correct a vulnerability, a defect, or to improve the functioning of code.
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- §1
- Software code that replaces or updates other code. Frequently patches are used to correct security flaws.
- §1
- An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.
- §1
- An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.
- §1
- a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
- §2
- a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
- §3
- sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
- §4
- a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
- §5
- a connection intended to be used for a limited time
- §6
- a small contrasting part of something
- §7
- a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
- §8
- a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
- §9
- a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition
- §1 · legacy_primary
- An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.DR-088 backfill from the noun definition column
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