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Firmware

Verb / ˈfɜ:ˌmwer / Another word for firmware — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Firmware refers to a type of software that is permanently installed on hardware devices, such as computer chips, printers, and routers.

Synonyms & similar words

microcode microcode bootloader EEPROM

Synonyms by register

Formal

embedded software system software control program

Informal

code program software

Antonyms

hardware software application program operating system user interface

Common collocations

  • update firmware
  • flash firmware
  • firmware bug
  • custom firmware
  • firmware version
  • firmware upgrade
  • embedded firmware

Word family

noun firmware

Usage note

Firmware is a specific type of software embedded in hardware, distinct from general-purpose software. It is not typically used in a literary context.

Example sentences

  1. The firmware on my computer controls how it communicates with my printer.
  2. I need to download the latest firmware update for my router.
  3. The firmware on my phone is responsible for managing its hardware components.
  4. Without firmware, our electronic devices would not work properly.
  5. The company released a security patch for the firmware on their servers.

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  • "We cannot solve our problems with the same thinking we used when we created them." - Albert Einstein
  • "Every great developer you know got there by solving problems they were unqualified to solve until they actually did it." - Patrick McKenzie
  • "If you think math is hard, try web design." - Trish Parr

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