noun
patching
PA-chihng
Patching (noun) means the act or process of mending or fixing something with a patch. Example: “The patching of the road took several days.”
noun
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The act or process of mending or fixing something with a patch.
"The patching of the road took several days."
"Regular patching keeps computer systems secure."
How to use patching
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe process of applying patches, whether to fabric, roads, or software.
Common pairings
software patching
road patching
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What does “patching” mean?
The word “patching” means the act or process of mending or fixing something with a patch. In plain terms, the process of applying patches, whether to fabric, roads, or software.
How do you pronounce “patching”?
“Patching” is pronounced PA-chihng (/ˈpæ.t͡ʃɪŋ/ in IPA).
How do you use “patching” in a sentence?
Here is “patching” used in a sentence: “The patching of the road took several days.”
What part of speech is “patching”?
“Patching” is a noun.
