noun
tampering
Tampering (noun) means the act of interfering with something in an unauthorized way. Example: “Investigators found clear evidence of tampering with the brakes.”
noun
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The act of interfering with something in an unauthorized way.
"Investigators found clear evidence of tampering with the brakes."
How to use tampering
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishImproper interference with something, often to damage or deceive.
Common pairings
evidence of tampering
witness tampering
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Rhymes for tampering
peering
tapering
lowering
covering
offering
entering
altering
cheering
steering
uttering
ordering
towering
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Frequently asked questions
What does “tampering” mean?
The word “tampering” means the act of interfering with something in an unauthorized way. In plain terms, improper interference with something, often to damage or deceive.
How do you use “tampering” in a sentence?
Here is “tampering” used in a sentence: “Investigators found clear evidence of tampering with the brakes.”
What part of speech is “tampering”?
“Tampering” is a noun.
What is the meaning of tampering?
"tampering" (noun) means the act of interfering with something in an unauthorized way.
