noun
Uncommon
malware
MAL-wair
Malware (noun) means Software created deliberately to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. Example: “The email attachment installed malware on her laptop.”
noun
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Software created deliberately to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system.
"The email attachment installed malware on her laptop."
"The IT team removed the malware before it could spread across the network."
How to use malware
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishAny harmful software — viruses, spyware, ransomware, and the like.
Easily confused with
Common pairings
malware infection
detect malware
malware protection
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Word forms
- Plural
- malwares
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Etymology
A blend of "malicious" and "software."
Rhymes for malware
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What does “malware” mean?
The word “malware” means software created deliberately to damage, disrupt, or gain unauthorized access to a computer system. In plain terms, any harmful software — viruses, spyware, ransomware, and the like.
How do you pronounce “malware”?
“Malware” is pronounced MAL-wair (/ˈmæl.wɛəɹ/ in IPA).
How do you use “malware” in a sentence?
Here is “malware” used in a sentence: “The email attachment installed malware on her laptop.”
What part of speech is “malware”?
“Malware” is a noun.
Is “malware” a common word?
“Malware” is an uncommon word in modern English.
