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Patch - Definition and Overview |
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- A piece of fabric.
- a. The name of a UNIX utility (written by Larry Wall) that applies a script generated by the diff program to a set of files, allowing changes from one file to be automatically applied to another file.
b. A set of diffs suitable for input to the patch program. Patches are a common way of supplying small updates to pieces of software where the source code is available. c. A fix for a software program where the actual binary executable and related files are fixed. See Patch (computing)
- A 3d Bézier surface used in computer graphics. A primitive in some 3d software packages.
- The name of an IBM utility to edit binary files (typically on mainframe installations, eg MVS).
- An electrical cable (patch cord) which can be used to alter the functionality of a piece of electrical equipment, such as a musical synthesizer. This can be extended to virtual "patches" in software or electronics.
- A transdermal patch
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Example Usage of Patch |
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ModdingWay: NBA 2K10 Official Patch 1.2 Announced - NBA 2K10
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Spendingmoney21: Go barefooted once in awhile in a sticker Patch then you will appreciate you shoes. http://bit.ly/q2q42 |
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TweetsOfTheDead: 'Borderlands' (ALL) Zombie Island of Dr. Ned DLC And Patch Coming to PC - WorthPlaying.com http://bit.ly/6fl74p |
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