Breaches: meaning, definitions and examples
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breaches
[ briːtʃɪz ]
cyber security
An incident where a system's security is compromised, allowing unauthorized access to sensitive information.
Synonyms
compromise, infraction, violation
Examples of usage
- Several breaches were reported in the company's network last month.
- The data breach exposed customers' personal information.
Translations
Translations of the word "breaches" in other languages:
🇵🇹 violação
- infração
- quebra
🇮🇳 उल्लंघन
🇩🇪 Verletzungen
- Verstöße
- Brüche
🇮🇩 pelanggaran
🇺🇦 порушення
🇵🇱 naruszenia
🇯🇵 侵害
- 違反
- 破損
🇫🇷 violations
- infractions
- brèches
🇪🇸 infracciones
- violaciones
- brechas
🇹🇷 ihlaller
🇰🇷 침해
- 위반
- 균열
🇸🇦 انتهاكات
🇨🇿 porušení
🇸🇰 porušenia
🇨🇳 违规
- 违约
- 裂缝
🇸🇮 kršitve
🇮🇸 brot
🇰🇿 бұзушылықтар
🇬🇪 დარღვევები
🇦🇿 qaydaların pozulması
🇲🇽 infracciones
- violaciones
- brechas
Etymology
The word 'breach' originated from the Old English word 'bryce', meaning a breaking or fracture. Over time, it evolved to refer to a gap or hole in a wall or defense. In the context of security and legal matters, 'breach' came to signify a violation or failure to comply with rules or agreements.
Word Frequency Rank
At position #12,995, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.
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