Carding: meaning, definitions and examples

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carding

 

[ ˈkɑːrdɪŋ ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

online fraud

Carding refers to the act of using stolen credit card information to make unauthorized purchases or transactions.

Synonyms

card fraud, credit card fraud

Examples of usage

  • Carding has become a prevalent issue in the world of e-commerce.
  • The authorities are cracking down on individuals involved in carding schemes.
Context #2 | Noun

textile industry

Carding is the process of preparing raw fiber for spinning by separating and straightening it.

Synonyms

fiber aligning, fiber preparation

Examples of usage

  • The carding machine efficiently aligns the fibers for spinning.
  • Carding is an essential step in the textile manufacturing process.

Translations

Translations of the word "carding" in other languages:

🇵🇹 falsificação de cartões

🇮🇳 कार्डिंग

🇩🇪 Kartenbetrug

🇮🇩 pemalsuan kartu

🇺🇦 кардинг

🇵🇱 fałszowanie kart

🇯🇵 カード詐欺

🇫🇷 fraude de carte

🇪🇸 fraude de tarjetas

🇹🇷 kart dolandırıcılığı

🇰🇷 카드 사기

🇸🇦 تزوير البطاقات

🇨🇿 padělání karet

🇸🇰 falšovanie kariet

🇨🇳 伪造卡片

🇸🇮 ponarejanje kartic

🇮🇸 fölsun á kortum

🇰🇿 карталарды бұрмалау

🇬🇪 ბარათების გაყალბება

🇦🇿 kart saxtakarlığı

🇲🇽 fraude de tarjetas

Word origin

The term 'carding' originated from the textile industry, where it referred to the process of preparing raw fibers. Over time, the term evolved to also encompass the illegal activity of credit card fraud in online transactions. The use of stolen credit card information for unauthorized purchases became known as 'carding' in the context of online fraud.

See also: card, cardigan, cardinal, cards, cardsharp, postcard.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #24,337, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.