ˈfɜrˌmeɪr

Definitions

1. noun

Software that is embedded in a hardware device and controls its operation, such as the operating system of a computer or the program in a microcontroller.

“The company updated the firmware on the smartwatch to fix a bug.”

2. noun

The software that controls the operation of a specific device, such as a printer or a router.

“You need to update the firmware on your router to use the new network settings.”