bug fix
<programming> A change to a program or system intended to permanently 
cure a bug. Often a fix for one bug inadvertantly introduces new bugs, hence the 
need for careful forethought and testing.
 
Compare: workaround.
 
(1998-06-25)
 
  
 
  
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