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What Does PATCH Mean in a Text?

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Gaming Slang for Newbies

If you're new to gaming, then there is more to learn than just a game's moves and strategy. Gamers should also be familiar with gaming slang, which has around 200 terms in common usage, many of which are difficult for new players to guess. But, you should persevere. Understanding gaming jargon improves collaboration by helping gamers to convey complex strategies, emotions, and actions quickly. Here is the term you care about:

PATCH means "Update to a Computer Program or App."

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In computing, a PATCH is a file that describes changes to be made to a program file or files. PATCHES are typically used by manufacturers to fix bugs in a program, but are also often employed by users to hack apps and programs, especially in gaming.

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When I write PATCH, I mean this:

meaning of PATCH

"Update to a Computer Program or App"

Summary of Key Points

"Update to a Computer Program or App" is the most common definition for PATCH on gaming forums, as well as on messaging apps like Instagram.
PATCH
Definition:Update to a Computer Program or App
Type:Slang Word (Jargon)
Guessability:guessability level 2
2: Quite easy to guess
Typical Users:typical user

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Example of PATCH Used in a Text

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