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Patch

Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-000889

A piece of software code designed to be inserted into an existing program to update, fix, or improve it. Patches are used to correct security vulnerabilities, fix bugs, or add new functionality after the initial release of the software. They are distributed electronically and applied by a patch management utility or installer, ranging in size from a few kilobytes to many gigabytes.

Table 1. Record
IdentifierMLC-T-CMP-000889
FieldComputing and IT
SubjectSoftware
Record as JSON 
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  "id": "MLC-T-CMP-000889",
  "term": "Patch",
  "field": "Computing and IT",
  "definition": "A piece of software code designed to be inserted into an existing program to update, fix, or improve it. Patches are used to correct security vulnerabilities, fix bugs, or add new functionality after the initial release of the software. They are distributed electronically and applied by a patch management utility or installer, ranging in size from a few kilobytes to many gigabytes.",
  "subject": "Software",
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/computing/patch/"
}

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