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firmware

Pronunciation: [ˈfɜːrmˌwɛr]

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Learn how to use firmware in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “technology”

(noun) firmware is a special kind of software that helps a piece of hardware, like a computer or a printer, work correctly. It's like instructions that tell the hardware what to do. You can't see it like a game or an app, but it's very important for making the hardware function.

Example

The printer works better after I updated the firmware.

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Without the correct firmware, the device won't function at all.

Example

Have you checked if the firmware needs to be updated?

Context: “computing”

(noun) firmware is the software built into hardware devices that controls their functions. It's like the operating system, but it's designed for specific hardware. It helps the device run smoothly and correctly.

Example

The new firmware improved the speed of the tablet.

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The old firmware caused many errors when I tried to use the camera.

Example

Is the firmware compatible with the latest update?

How to pronounce firmware

Pronunciation: [ˈfɜːrmˌwɛr]

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