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

Many devices like Televisions have an option to “update firmware” buried deep in their setup screens.

From The Daily Beast

Just flash the firmware on a ten-dollar Radio Shack reader/writer and you're done.

From Project Gutenberg

I can also load my own designs, but that requires physical access to the thing, in order to load new firmware.

From Project Gutenberg