programpatching

noun

UK /ˈprəʊ.ɡræm ˌpætʃ.ɪŋ/

US /ˈproʊ.ɡræm ˌpætʃ.ɪŋ/

Fixing or changing a computer program to make it work better or fix a mistake.

The team spent the afternoon programpatching the game to remove a bug that made it crash.

SYNONYMS

software patching code fixing bug fixing program updating

RELATED WORDS

debugging software maintenance update hotfix codebase

OTHER MEANINGS

2. The act of applying small updates to a program over time.

Regular programpatching keeps the app secure and stable.

3. A specific patch or fix applied to a program's code.

The latest programpatching resolved the login issue.

4. The process of modifying a program's behavior without rewriting it entirely.

Programpatching let them change the menu without a full reinstall.