<programming> A change to a program or system intended to permanently cure a bug. Often a fix for one bug inadvertantly introduces new bugs, hence the need for careful forethought and testing.
Compare: workaround.
(1998-06-25)
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Nearby terms: buffer overrun « bug « bug-compatible « bug fix » bug fix release » Bugfoot » bug-for-bug compatible
