Hotfix

Pronunciation: /hɑtfɪks/

Definitions of hotfix

noun A small, quick software update or patch designed to fix a specific issue or bug in a program or system.

Example Sentences

A1 I need a hotfix for my computer software.

A2 The IT department released a hotfix to address the software bug.

B1 The hotfix resolved the issue with the application crashing.

B2 The developers quickly implemented a hotfix to prevent any further system failures.

C1 The hotfix was applied to the server to improve performance and security.

C2 The company's reputation was saved by the timely deployment of the hotfix to prevent a major data breach.

Examples of hotfix in a Sentence

formal The software company released a hotfix to address the critical security vulnerability.

informal Hey, did you hear about the hotfix they just pushed out for that bug?

slang I'm so glad they dropped that hotfix, now my game runs smooth again.

figurative Sometimes in life, we need to apply a hotfix to our problems to keep things running smoothly.

Grammatical Forms of hotfix

• past tense: hotfixed
• plural: hotfixes
• comparative: hotfixer
• superlative: most hotfix
• present tense: hotfix
• future tense: will hotfix
• perfect tense: have hotfixed
• continuous tense: is hotfixing
• singular: hotfix
• positive degree: hotfix
• infinitive: to hotfix
• gerund: hotfixing
• participle: hotfixed

Origin and Evolution of hotfix

First Known Use: 1980 year

Language of Origin: English

Story behind the word: The word 'hotfix' originated in the field of software development to refer to a small, quick patch or update to fix a specific issue or bug in a software program.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'hotfix' has become a common term in the tech industry to describe immediate patches or updates to address critical issues in software systems, distinguishing them from regular scheduled updates or patches.