memorypatching
nounUK /ˈmɛməriˌpætʃɪŋ/
US /ˈmɛməriˌpætʃɪŋ/
Memory patching is when someone fixes or changes the way a computer remembers things.
The game developer used memory patching to fix a bug that made the game crash.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. Changing a running program's stored data to alter its behavior.
Speedrunners sometimes rely on memory patching to skip parts of a game.
3. Updating a saved memory or record to correct an error.
The technician performed memory patching on the old device to restore its settings.
4. A technique used by security researchers to test how software handles tampered data.
The team studied memory patching to find weaknesses in the app.