Mangle: meaning, definitions and examples

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mangle

 

[ หˆmรฆล‹ษกษ™l ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

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.
Context #2 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น mutilar

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเค•เฅƒเคค เค•เคฐเคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช verstรผmmeln

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ merusak

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ัะฟะพั‚ะฒะพั€ัŽะฒะฐั‚ะธ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ okaleczaฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅฐ็„กใ—ใซใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท mutiler

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ mutilar

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท saklamak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ง๊ฐ€๋œจ๋ฆฌ๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุดูˆูŠู‡

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ zmrzaฤit

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ zmrzaฤiลฅ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฏๅ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pohabiti

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ afskrรฆma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะผาฏะณะตะดะตะบ า›ั‹ะปัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ’แƒ•แƒแƒ แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ลŸikษ™st etmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ mutilar

Etymology

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.

Word Frequency Rank

At rank #29,898, this word represents specialized academic or technical vocabulary. It's less frequently encountered but may be valuable in specific contexts.