1. (often used in compounds) an approach to creating something that uses the minimum amount of resources possible
   • ● In classic bootstrap fashion, Fred invested his personal savings and convinced friends to work for him for free.
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2. (on a computer) the process of loading a program, usually an operating system, by first loading a smaller program
   • ● This ensures that the operating system bootstrap process does not introduce malware.
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3. a piece of cloth or leather at the back of a boot that is used to help you pull it on

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1. bootstrap (something) to create something using the minimum amount of resources possible
   • ● We have bootstrapped the business using our own funds so far.
   • ● Entrepreneurs who bootstrap are self-sustaining, using little to no money to start their businesses.
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2. bootstrap (something) (on a computer) to load a program, usually an operating system, by first loading a smaller program
   • ● To bootstrap the system, the preliminary database will first be assembled.
   • ● This article described how a computer bootstraps.
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