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 patch is usually worn for 1 day and replaced. Apply the patch to a different area on your body each time to avoid irritation. Wait at least 14 days before applying the patch to the same area. If the patch irritates the skin, protect the area from direct sunlight until the skin is completely healed.