patch
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• noun
A piece of cloth or other material used to mend or cover a hole, tear, or weak point.
"She sewed a leather patch onto the elbow of her favorite jacket to hide the hole."
A small area or expanse differing in character, appearance, or condition from its surroundings.
"The driver momentarily lost control after hitting a patch of black ice on the bridge."
A set of changes to a computer program or its supporting data designed to update, fix, or improve it.
"The development team released an emergency security patch to address the newly discovered vulnerability."
• verb
To mend, strengthen, or cover a hole or weak spot with a piece of material.
"He successfully patched the bicycle tire before inflating it again for his commute."
To correct or improve a computer program or system by applying a software update.
"The IT department patched the servers over the weekend to prevent future network outages."
To connect individuals or systems via a temporary electrical, radio, or telephonic connection.
"The switchboard operator quickly patched the frantic call through to the regional police office."
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Word Origin & Etymology
From Middle English 'pacche', of uncertain origin. It is possibly related to 'piece' or derived from Old French 'pieche'.
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