Meaning of the word hotfix in English
What does hotfix mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hotfix
US /ˈhɑːt.fɪks/
UK /ˈhɒt.fɪks/
Noun
a software update designed to fix a specific bug or vulnerability, often released quickly to address an urgent issue
Example:
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The company released a hotfix to patch the critical security flaw.
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Applying the hotfix resolved the crashing issue immediately.
Verb
to apply a hotfix to software
Example:
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We need to hotfix the server immediately to prevent further data loss.
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The development team decided to hotfix the critical bug before the next major release.