Patching: meaning, definitions and examples

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patching

 

[ หˆpรฆtสƒษชล‹ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

in software development

The process of making changes to source code in order to fix bugs or add new features. Patching involves modifying existing code without changing its fundamental structure.

Synonyms

debugging, fixing, updating

Examples of usage

  • I spent the whole day patching the software to resolve the security vulnerability.
  • Patching is essential for maintaining the stability and functionality of the application.
Context #2 | Verb

general usage

The act of mending or repairing something, typically by covering a hole or a damaged area with a piece of material. Patching can also refer to the process of applying a temporary solution to a problem.

Synonyms

fixing, mending, repairing

Examples of usage

  • She patched up the hole in the roof to prevent the rain from leaking in.
  • I quickly patched together a plan to address the immediate issue.

Translations

Translations of the word "patching" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น remendo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเฅˆเคšเคฟเค‚เค—

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Flicken

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ tambalan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะปะฐั‚ะฐะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ ล‚atanie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ‘ใƒƒใƒ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท reprise

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ parche

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŒจ์น˜

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฑู‚ุนุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zรกplata

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zรกplata

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่กฅไธ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ krpanje

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ plรกstur

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะถะฐะผะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒžแƒแƒฉแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ yamaq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ parche

Etymology

The term 'patching' originated from the Middle English word 'pacche,' meaning a piece of material used to mend a hole or cover a damaged area. Over time, it evolved to encompass the idea of making improvements or corrections. In the context of software development, 'patching' became associated with fixing bugs or vulnerabilities in code to enhance performance and security.

See also: patch, patched, patcher, patches, patchwork, patchy.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #21,983, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.