patchmanagement
nounUK /ˈpætʃ ˌmænɪdʒmənt/
US /ˈpætʃ ˌmænɪdʒmənt/
Patch management is the job of keeping computer programs up to date by adding small fixes.
The IT team uses patch management to keep all the office computers safe.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. The process of organizing and tracking repairs to physical items like clothing or tires.
Good patch management kept the fleet's tires in service longer.
3. In gaming, the practice of planning and applying updates that change how a game works.
The studio's patch management schedule keeps players informed about balance changes.
4. A business strategy for applying small corrections to procedures or documents over time.
Their patch management of the policy manual avoided a full rewrite.