noun
spyware
Spyware (noun) means Software that secretly monitors a computer user's activity and sends the information elsewhere. Example: “The free app turned out to be bundled with spyware.”
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Software that secretly monitors a computer user's activity and sends the information elsewhere.
"The free app turned out to be bundled with spyware."
"Good antivirus software should detect and remove spyware."
How to use spyware
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMalicious software that secretly tracks what you do on your computer or phone.
Common pairings
spyware infection
remove spyware
anti-spyware software
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Etymology
A blend of "spy" and "software."
Rhymes for spyware
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What does “spyware” mean?
The word “spyware” means software that secretly monitors a computer user's activity and sends the information elsewhere. In plain terms, malicious software that secretly tracks what you do on your computer or phone.
How do you use “spyware” in a sentence?
Here is “spyware” used in a sentence: “The free app turned out to be bundled with spyware.”
What part of speech is “spyware”?
“Spyware” is a noun.
What is the meaning of spyware?
"spyware" (noun) means software that secretly monitors a computer user's activity and sends the information elsewhere.
