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Hacks: meaning, definitions and examples

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hacks

 

[ hรฆks ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

cybersecurity

Unauthorized access to a computer system or network, typically for malicious purposes.

Synonyms

attack, breach, intrusion

Examples of usage

  • The company fell victim to a series of hacks that compromised sensitive data.
  • Hackers are constantly finding new ways to exploit vulnerabilities in computer systems.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

A clever solution to a problem or a creative way to modify or repurpose something.

Synonyms

shortcut, trick, workaround

Examples of usage

  • He came up with a brilliant hack to double the battery life of his smartphone.
  • The software engineer used a clever hack to optimize the code.
Context #3 | Verb

computing

To gain unauthorized access to data in a system or computer.

Synonyms

access, breach, intrude

Examples of usage

  • The hackers managed to hack into the company's database and steal sensitive information.
  • It is illegal to hack into someone's email without their permission.

Translations

Translations of the word "hacks" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น truques

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเคฒเฅ‡เค‚

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Tricks

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ trik

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ั€ัŽะบะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ sztuczki

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒˆใƒชใƒƒใ‚ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท trucs

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ trucos

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท hileler

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํŠธ๋ฆญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุญูŠู„

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ triky

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ triky

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆŠ€ๅทง

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ triki

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ brรถgรฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะนะปะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ”แƒ แƒฎแƒ”แƒ‘แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hiylษ™lษ™r

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ trucos

Etymology

The word 'hack' has a long and varied history. Originally, it referred to a rough cut or blow, but over time, it evolved to mean a clever or ingenious solution to a problem. In the realm of technology, 'hack' gained the connotation of unauthorized access or modification, often associated with malicious intent. Today, 'hack' is used in both positive and negative contexts, depending on the field in which it is used.

See also: hack, hacker, hacking, hackney.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #26,889, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.