firmware
advancedC1/ˈfɜːrmˌwɛr/ · firm-ware
Permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.
Meanings
Permanent software programmed into a read-only memory.
ایک مستقل سافٹ ویئر جو ریڈ اونلی میموری میں پروگرام کیا گیا ہے۔
فِرَموَئیر
firmware
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Common Collocations
- firmware update
- firmware version
- device firmware
Example Sentences
The firmware of the device was outdated and needed an update.
آلے کا فِرَموَئیر پرانا تھا اور اسے اپ ڈیٹ کرنے کی ضرورت تھی۔
Aalay ka firmware purana tha aur ise update karne ki zaroorat thi.
Many routers allow users to upgrade their firmware for better performance.
بہت سے روٹر صارفین کو بہتر کارکردگی کے لیے اپنا فِرَموَئیر اپ گریڈ کرنے کی اجازت دیتے ہیں۔
Bohat se router sarifeen ko behtar karkardagi ke liye apna firmware upgrade karne ki ijaazat dete hain.
The game console required a specific firmware version to run the new game.
گیم کنسول کو نئے گیم کو چلانے کے لیے مخصوص فِرَموَئیر ورژن کی ضرورت تھی۔
Game console ko naye game ko chalane ke liye makhsoos firmware version ki zaroorat thi.
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💡 Memory Tip
Think of firmware as the 'firm' part of software that remains permanent in devices.
Imagine a computer chip with embedded software that cannot be easily changed.
📖 Etymology
Origin: English "firm + software" — a combination of hardware and software
First known use: 1960s
The term 'firmware' was coined in the 1960s to refer to the control software embedded in hardware devices.