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Firmware (Noun)

Meaning

(computer science) coded instructions that are stored permanently in read-only memory.

Classification

Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.

Examples

  • The smartphone's firmware was updated to fix a critical security vulnerability that allowed hackers to access user data.
  • Firmware is used in a wide range of devices, from simple calculators to complex computer systems.
  • The company released a new firmware version for its router, which improved its performance and added new features.
  • The device's firmware was corrupted during the update process, causing it to malfunction.
  • The embedded system's firmware was designed to control the robot's movements and respond to sensor inputs.

Synonyms

  • Microcode

Hypernyms

  • Computer Code
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