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soft patch [3 records]

Record 1 2014-07-22

English

Subject field(s)
  • Economic Conditions and Forecasting
  • Banking
DEF

A period of weak economic performance amidst a trend of economic growth.

OBS

During this period, central banks cut interest rates in order to encourage growth.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Prévisions et conjonctures économiques
  • Banque

Spanish

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Record 2 1985-10-16

English

Subject field(s)
  • Computer Programs and Programming
DEF

A temporary, one-time program change that endures only while the program remains in memory. Contrast with hard patch.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Programmes et programmation (Informatique)

Spanish

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Record 3 1977-09-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • Shipbuilding
DEF

a plate and gasket used as a temporary repair to cover a break or hole in a ship's bull.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Constructions navales

Spanish

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