PATCH

What Does PATCH Mean in a Text?

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

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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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 online gaming forums, as well as on Snapchat, WhatsApp, Facebook, Twitter, and 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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See Also

Gaming Terms (Glossary Page) ARG (alternate reality gaming) F2P (free to play (gaming)) MUMBLE (gaming communications app) 1UP (an extra life (gaming)) 4X (explore, expand, exploit, and exterminate (gaming)) CAMPING (staying in one spot (gaming)) E10+ (ages 10 and up (gaming)) EXP (experience points (gaming)) GLHF (good luck, have fun (gaming)) GUILD (a group of gamers (gaming)) KDR (kill-to-death ratio (gaming)) MH (map hack (gaming)) MMO (massively multiplayer online (gaming)) NPC (non-player character (gaming)) QTE (quick-time event (gaming)) TOXIC (bad attitude and behavior (gaming)) XPAC (expansion pack (gaming))

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