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Meaning of "firmware" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF FIRMWARE

firmware  [ˈfɜːmˌwɛə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF FIRMWARE

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Firmware is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES FIRMWARE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

firmware

Firmware

In electronic systems and computing, firmware is the combination of persistent memory and program code and data stored in it. Typical examples of devices containing firmware are embedded systems, computers, computer peripherals, mobile phones, and digital cameras. The firmware contained in these devices provides the control program for the device. Firmware is held in non-volatile memory devices such as ROM, EPROM, or flash memory. Changing the firmware of a device may rarely or never be done during its economic lifetime; some firmware memory devices are permanently installed and cannot be changed after manufacture. Common reasons for updating firmware include fixing bugs or adding features to the device. This may require physically changing ROM integrated circuits, or reprogramming flash memory with a special procedure. Firmware such as the ROM BIOS of a personal computer may contain only elementary basic functions of a device and may only provide services to higher-level software. Firmware such as the program of an embedded system may be the only program that will run on the system and provide all of its functions.

Definition of firmware in the English dictionary

The definition of firmware in the dictionary is a fixed form of software programmed into a read-only memory.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH FIRMWARE


anywhere
ˈɛnɪˌwɛə
creamware
ˈkriːmˌwɛə
Delaware
ˈdɛləˌwɛə
everywhere
ˈɛvrɪˌwɛə
footwear
ˈfʊtˌwɛə
freeware
ˈfriːˌwɛə
glassware
ˈɡlɑːsˌwɛə
hardware
ˈhɑːdˌwɛə
menswear
ˈmɛnzˌwɛə
nowhere
ˈnəʊˌwɛə
ransomware
ˈrænsəmˌwɛə
sleepwear
ˈsliːpˌwɛə
software
ˈsɒftˌwɛə
somewhere
ˈsʌmˌwɛə
sportswear
ˈspɔːtsˌwɛə
spyware
ˈspaɪˌwɛə
stemware
ˈstɛmˌwɛə
swimwear
ˈswɪmˌwɛə
tableware
ˈteɪbəlˌwɛə
underwear
ˈʌndəˌwɛə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE FIRMWARE

firkin
firlot
firm
firmament
firmamental
firman
firmer
firmer chisel
firmless
firmly
firmness
firn
firn limit
firn line
firring
firry
first
first aid
first aider

WORDS THAT END LIKE FIRMWARE

adware
application software
aware
bakeware
barware
beware
cookware
dinnerware
flatware
giftware
homeware
kitchenware
malware
middleware
silverware
stoneware
Tupperware
unaware
ware
well-aware

Synonyms and antonyms of firmware in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «firmware» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF FIRMWARE

Find out the translation of firmware to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of firmware from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «firmware» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

固件
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

firmware
570 millions of speakers

English

firmware
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

फर्मवेयर
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

البرامج الثابتة
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

прошивки
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

firmware
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

ফার্মওয়্যার
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

firmware
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Firmware
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Firmware
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

ファームウェア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

펌웨어
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Firmware
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

firmware
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

மென்பொருள்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

फर्मवेअर
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

firmware
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

firmware
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

firmware
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

прошивки
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

firmware
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

firmware
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

firmware
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

firmware
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

firmware
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of firmware

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRMWARE»

The term «firmware» is very widely used and occupies the 10.536 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «FIRMWARE» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about firmware

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «FIRMWARE»

Discover the use of firmware in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to firmware and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Hardware/Firmware Interface Design: Best Practices for ...
Reduce product development delays with the best practices in this book Concepts apply to ASICs, ASSPs, SoCs, and FPGAs Real-world examples and case studies highlight the good and bad of design processes
Gary Stringham, 2009
2
The Firmware Handbook
This handbook provides a comprehensive reference for firmware developers looking to increase their skills and productivity.
Jack Ganssle, 2004
3
Digital systems and hardware/firmware algorithms
This book does both. 1985 (0 471-88552-5) The Design and Description of Computer Architecture Subrata Dasgupta The first systematic, extensive study of computer architecture as a design discipline.
Miloš Dragutin Ercegovac, Tomás Lang, 1985
4
Embedded Systems Firmware Demystified
This book details the interaction of the firmware and hardware during the critical first few seconds after a microcontroller is powered up.
Ed Sutter, 2002
5
Learn Hardware Firmware and Software Design
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O. G. Popa, 2005
6
Digital Filters in Hardware: A Practical Guide for Firmware ...
A practical guide for realising a variety of digital filter structures in FPGA hardware. Intended for junior design engineers, absolute filter beginners and engineering students.
K. Ayob, 2008
7
A Practical Approach to Large-Scale Agile Development: How ...
This book tells the story of an extraordinary experiment and journey. Could agile principles be applied to re-architect an enormous legacy code base? Could agile enable both timely delivery and ongoing innovation?
Gary Gruver, Mike Young, Pat Fulghum, 2012
8
Implementing Configuration Management: Hardware, Software, ...
This book focuses on configuration management, an engineering discipline and a process whose purpose is to integrity of products as they evolve through the development and production cycle.
Fletcher J. Buckley, 1996
9
Hacking the Cable Modem: What Cable Companies Don't Want You ...
A guide to cable modems includes tutorials, diagrams, source code examples, hardware schematics, and hacks to get the most out of this Internet connection.
DerEngel, 2006
10
The Embedded PC'S Isa Bus: Firmware, Gadgets and Practical Tips
-- Explains real-world techniques for using inexpensive PCs as intelligent controllers.-- Features tips and tricks for both hardware and software.-- Author has large readership from seven years as Circuit Cellar INK columnist.
Ed Nisley, 1997

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «FIRMWARE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term firmware is used in the context of the following news items.
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New Android Lollipop firmware build rolling out to Verizon-driven …
Prior to the newest OS update rollout, Verizon-driven Galaxy Note 4 handsets were seeded an older Android Lollipop firmware build bearing ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»
2
Firmware Friday: Samsung NX1, Sigma dp Quattro-series and Ricoh …
Our Firmware Friday roundup is here once more, and this week it's packed with cameras from Ricoh, Samsung and Sigma. If you're shooting ... «imaging resource, Jul 15»
3
JVC Ugrades ProHD Firmware for Four Camcorders
JVC announced new free firmware updates for models in its ProHD streaming camcorder line, including a new 12 Mbps mode targeted at ... «Studio Daily, Jul 15»
4
Xbox One gets new firmware today
It's been a quiet few months at Microsoft camp when it comes adding new features to the Xbox One's OS. This month is not too different, ... «VG247, Jul 15»
5
Disc Reading Bug Appears In PS4 Firmware 2.55, But Has A Simple …
It turns out that the patch notes for this week's PlayStation 4 Firmware 2.55 update weren't quite correct. In addition to improving “System ... «TheSixthAxis, Jul 15»
6
Firmware update 1.3 is available for Shield Android TV
Nvidia has released firmware version 1.3 for its Shield Android TV set-top box. The update is meant to fix issues with Wi-Fi connectivity and ... «The Tech Report, LLC, Jul 15»
7
Frontier: 911 lines went down due to 'firmware problem'
ELKO — A firmware problem in a cross connector box caused Elko's 911 phone lies to go down for about three hours on Monday. Elko Central ... «Elko Daily Free Press, Jul 15»
8
JVC ProHD Streaming Camcorders Get Firmware Upgrade
WAYNE, N.J. – JVC Professional Video has announced that a new firmware upgrade for ProHD streaming camcorders is now available. «TV Technology, Jul 15»
9
Firmware Update Prepares Microsoft Surface Pro 3 for Coming of …
Microsoft has released a new firmware update through Windows ... Accordingly, the latest firmware update will turn the Surface Pro 3 into a ... «Master Herald, Jul 15»
10
Android 5.1.1 OS update confirmed for LG G2: Firmware to begin …
Users of the older LG G2 can check their smartphones for Google's Android 5.1.1 (Lollipop) OS update, as reports suggest that the firmware has ... «International Business Times UK, Jul 15»

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