firmware

[ furm-wair ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a microprogram stored in ROM, designed to implement a function that had previously been provided in software.

firmware

/ ˈfɜːmˌwɛə /

noun

1. computing a fixed form of software programmed into a read-only memory

Word History and Origins

Origin of firmware¹

First recorded in 1965–70; firm ¹ + (soft)ware

Example Sentences

Also, connect a phone and headset via the Navigator app to download the latest firmware as well as set up equalization profiles for the best possible sound.

From Washington Times

A charger sold in the UK by Project EV allowed researchers to overwrite its firmware.

From Scientific American

Hikvision says its devices were not deliberately programmed with this flaw and it points out that it released a firmware update to address it almost immediately after it was made aware of the issue.

From BBC

In a later firmware release, Hasselblad is promising face detection autofocus, but at the time of this review, that is not available.

From The Verge

The company says its Thread-enabled devices will begin receiving free over-the-air firmware updates to the standard, which will make them compatible with those other platforms.

From The Verge