software patch

[ˈsɔːftwɛər pætʃ]
nounpl: software patches
correção de software
1. A small piece of code designed to fix bugs, security vulnerabilities, or improve functionality in existing software without replacing the entire program
Microsoft released a critical software patch to address the security vulnerability discovered last week.
A Microsoft lançou uma correção de software crítica para resolver a vulnerabilidade de segurança descoberta na semana passada.
2. An update that addresses specific issues in an application or operating system
Installing the latest software patch improved the stability of the application.
Instalar a correção de software mais recente melhorou a estabilidade da aplicação.
In Brazil and Portugal, 'software patch' is primarily translated as 'correção de software,' though the English term 'patch' is widely understood and frequently used in tech companies and among developers. In the USA, 'software patch' is standard terminology in IT departments and is commonly discussed in tech news and security updates. Monthly patch Tuesday is a well-known practice for enterprise software updates in North American corporate culture.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
updatefixhotfixbug fix

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
correção de software
Most common and formal term used in professional environments
General Brazilian
patch
English term commonly used informally in tech communities, often without translation
São Paulo
correção
Abbreviated form used in tech-savvy communities
Portugal
correção de software
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; 'patch' also widely used in Portugal's tech sector

Related Words

software updatesecurity updatebug fixversion controldeployment

Related Idioms & Phrases

apply a patch
release a patch
roll out a patch
critical patch
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