hacker — meaning in English

English meaning

• crack verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
• hacker noun Someone who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, often for malicious purposes.

Senses

hacker is used for these senses in English:

• crack (transitive, computing) To circumvent software restrictions such as regional coding or time limits.
• hacker (computer security, telecommunications) One who uses a computer to gain unauthorized access to data stored in, or to carry out malicious attacks on, computer networks or computer systems.

crack — full definition

1. verb To break, split, or form a line of damage without falling completely apart.
2. verb To solve a difficult problem or figure something out.
3. verb To break down or give in under pressure, especially during questioning or stress.
4. verb To make a joke.
5. noun A thin line or split in a surface.

hacker — full definition

1. noun Someone who breaks into computer systems or networks without authorization, often for malicious purposes.
2. noun A skilled and enthusiastic computer programmer, especially one who enjoys solving technical problems creatively.

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