decimate â(third-person singular simple present decimates, present participle decimating, simple past and past participle decimated). ( 1 Roman history) To kill one man chosen by lot out of every ten in a legion or other military group. 2  c. 1650, Jeremy Taylor; from volume 1 of an 1835 edition of his works):
Additonal reasons why patching is important. This excerpt from The administrator shortcut guide to patch management explains the cost of having poor security and the benefits of fitting patching into your overall security.
The easiest way for a homeowner to quickly and economically repair most small holes that can occur in an asphalt surface is with cold patch asphalt. This material can be poured directly into the area in need of repair and, if done properly, will eventually harden into a permanent repair.The actual material cures from contact with the air, so after properly compacting the patch, it takes time for it to completely harden.This allows the material to flow more readily into small spaces around the hole and makes for a more permanent repair.he actual material cures from contact with the air, so after properly compacting the patch, it takes time for it to completely harden. This allows the material to flow more readily into small spaces around the hole and makes for a more permanent repair.