program vs patch

patch vs program

program and patch both are nouns.

program and patch both are verbs.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
program	Yes	No	Yes	No
patch	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, patch is a hyponym of program; that is, patch is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than program:

program: (computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute
patch: a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program

Other hyponyms of program include anti-virus program, application, application program, applications programme, binary, binary program, loop, malevolent program, assembler, assembly program, checking program, compiler, compiling program, debugger, interface, user interface, interpreter, interpretive program, job control, library program, monitor program, monitoring program, object program, target program, source program, parser, tagger, tagging program, relocatable program, reusable program, Web Map Server, Web Map Service, search engine, self-adapting program, spider, wanderer, spreadsheet, stored program, executive program, supervisor, supervisory program, syntax checker, system program, systems program, systems software, text-matching, translating program, translator, service program, utility, utility program, LISP program, FORTRAN program, C program, autocorrect, automated moderator, personal information manager, PIM, PIM tool, graphic engine, client program.

program (noun)	patch (noun)
a performance (or series of performances) at a public presentation	a piece of cloth used as decoration or to mend or cover a hole
a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished	sewing that repairs a worn or torn hole (especially in a garment)
a system of projects or services intended to meet a public need	a protective cloth covering for an injured eye
an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event	a connection intended to be used for a limited time
a radio or television show	a piece of soft material that covers and protects an injured part of the body
(computer science) a sequence of instructions that a computer can interpret and execute	a small contrasting part of something
a document stating the aims and principles of a political party	a short set of commands to correct a bug in a computer program
an integrated course of academic studies	a small area of ground covered by specific vegetation
	a period of indeterminate length (usually short) marked by some action or condition

program (verb)	patch (verb)
arrange a program of or for	mend by putting a patch on
write a computer program	repair by adding pieces
	to join or unite the pieces of
	provide with a patch; also used metaphorically

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