Patch

A patch, noun, is an update applied to a software application or operating system for the purpose of fixing bugs or exploits or for adding features. It is also a program (see below).

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To patch, verb, to use a patch to update a bug or an exploit or add a feature to a piece of software or an operating system.

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For the application patch, see Patch_(Application)

See also

• Patching a kernel
• Patch-o-matic

External links

• patch man page