firm error

noun

A type of error where a signal or datum becomes wrong and remains wrong until the equipment is power-cycled, but does not physically damage the equipment's hardware.

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Meanings

nounfirm error (plural firm errors)

plural firm errors

  1. businessA type of error where a signal or datum becomes wrong and remains wrong until the equipment is power-cycled, but does not physically damage the equipment's hardware.
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APA

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Chicago

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