Mangle: meaning, definitions and examples

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mangle

[ ˈmæŋɡəl ]

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in computing

To alter data in a way that is not reversible, typically by transforming it into a form that is not easily interpretable by humans. This can result in data corruption or loss of information.

Synonyms

corrupt, distort, scramble

Examples of usage

The file was mangled during the transfer process.
The virus mangled the system files beyond repair.

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informal

A confused, disordered, or jumbled mass or collection of things.

Synonyms

chaos, jumble, mess

Examples of usage

The office was a mangle of paperwork and files.
The mangle of wires behind the TV was a safety hazard.

Translations

Translations of the word "mangle" in other languages:

🇵🇹 mutilar

🇮🇳 विकृत करना

🇩🇪 verstümmeln

🇮🇩 merusak

🇺🇦 спотворювати

🇵🇱 okaleczać

🇯🇵 台無しにする

🇫🇷 mutiler

🇪🇸 mutilar

🇹🇷 saklamak

🇰🇷 망가뜨리다

🇸🇦 تشويه

🇨🇿 zmrzačit

🇸🇰 zmrzačiť

🇨🇳 毁坏

🇸🇮 pohabiti

🇮🇸 afskræma

🇰🇿 мүгедек қылу

🇬🇪 გადაგვარება

🇦🇿 şikəst etmək

🇲🇽 mutilar

Word origin

The word 'mangle' originated from the Middle English word 'mangel', which in turn came from the Old French word 'mangle' meaning 'to mutilate'. The sense of 'mangling data' in computing emerged in the mid-20th century with the advent of digital technologies.