patch

nounid 3522·updated May 9, 2026

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An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.

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alternatephrasing: Patch
plural: patches
possessive: patch's
pluralpossessive: patches'

16 senses across 8 frameworks

SANS Glossary of Security Terms1 senseview framework →

§1: A patch is a small update released by a software manufacturer to fix bugs in existing programs.

ISACA Cybersecurity Glossary1 senseview framework →

FFIEC Cybersecurity Assessment Tool, Baseline, May 20171 senseview framework →

§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.

NERC CIP-007-6 (System Security Management) v61 senseview framework →

§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.

Federal Financial Institutions Examination Council (FFIEC) IT Examination Handbook Infobase, Glossary1 senseview framework →

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

NISTIR 7298: Glossary of Key Information Security Terms, Revision 21 senseview framework →

§1: An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.

NIST SP 800-1231 senseview framework →

§1: An update to an operating system, application, or other software issued specifically to correct particular problems with the software.

Wordset Dictionary9 sensesview framework →

§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

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